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Orrin Hatch: “Not yet. That single document provides no precedent for the Democrats' sweeping request for every document Mr. Estrada…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2003
Not yet. That single document provides no precedent for the Democrats' sweeping request for every document Mr. Estrada ever prepared on appeal recommendations, certiorari recommendations, and amicus recommendations. Now, let me take a clear look at this. The Justice Department has no record; the hearing has no record. How is it that the Democrats have that? I can guarantee you they don't have it legally--at least I think I can guarantee that. That is the reason why I have not received a reasonable response. I haven't received any response. I would think if they had it legally, they would give me a response on it.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Discussing the lack of documentation related to judicial nominee Miguel Estrada during Senate debate.

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