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Orrin Hatch: Look, I don't withdraw that statement. That statement is an important statement. The distinguished Senator from New York…

On the recordFebruary 25, 2003
Look, I don't withdraw that statement. That statement is an important statement. The distinguished Senator from New York and his colleagues had almost 2 years. The distinguished Senator from New York conducted this hearing. The distinguished Senator from New York said it was a fairly conducted hearing. The distinguished Senator from New York had a right to ask any questions he wanted. He did. The distinguished Senator from New York had a right to ask written questions. He did not. He could have asked: What do you think about the 11th amendment? Listen, that is a question that is almost improper because you are saying----
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Discussing the conduct of a hearing related to the 11th amendment.

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