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Orrin Hatch: Nobody reveres the Bill of Rights more than I do. That is precisely why I do not think this judge should be confirmed.…

On the recordApril 14, 1994
Nobody reveres the Bill of Rights more than I do. That is precisely why I do not think this judge should be confirmed. [...] That has to be said. Nobody believes in the Bill of Rights more than I do. That is why I do not think this judge should be confirmed for the circuit court of appeals.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Opposing the confirmation of a judicial nominee during Senate floor debate.

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