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Orrin Hatch: Well, he did. In his oral questions he was asked about Roe v. Wade, and he said it was settled law, he would apply it.…

On the recordFebruary 11, 2003
Well, he did. In his oral questions he was asked about Roe v. Wade, and he said it was settled law, he would apply it. Maybe he did not say exactly what you wanted him to at the time, but that is what he did say.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Discussing a nominee's stance on Roe v. Wade during a Senate confirmation hearing.

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