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Orrin Hatch: Who have served in very distinguished manners who have not had trial experience. I think it is helpful, but it does not…

On the recordOctober 11, 2000
Who have served in very distinguished manners who have not had trial experience. I think it is helpful, but it does not necessarily mean you are going to be a great judge. I thank my colleague for yielding.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Discussing qualifications for judges during a Senate floor debate.

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