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Orrin Hatch: I am as struck today as I was the first time by the seriousness of our responsibility and its impact on America.

On the recordMay 7, 2009
I am as struck today as I was the first time by the seriousness of our responsibility and its impact on America.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Hatch acknowledges the gravity of the Senate's responsibility in confirming justices.

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