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Orrin Hatch: Confirmation hearings are supposed to be an opportunity for the American people to hear from the nominee.

On the recordSeptember 3, 2018
Confirmation hearings are supposed to be an opportunity for the American people to hear from the nominee.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Hatch emphasizes the purpose of confirmation hearings amidst the chaos.

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