On the recordJune 30, 2010
Solicitor General Kagan deserves not a grudging acquiescence, but an enthusiastic confirmation as an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court.
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Michael W. McConnell
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congress.govSolicitor General Kagan deserves not a grudging acquiescence, but an enthusiastic confirmation as an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court.
McConnell supports Kagan's confirmation to the Supreme Court.
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