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On the recordMay 23, 2001
Will you assure us that you will look into and fully and honestly investigate the complaints of African-Americans and Hispanics?
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy questions nominee about investigating election complaints from minority groups.

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