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Patrick Leahy: “The President has done his part. He has made a historic nomination. Now the Senate has to do its part on behalf of the…”

On the recordMay 7, 2009
The President has done his part. He has made a historic nomination. Now the Senate has to do its part on behalf of the Senate people--on behalf of the American people.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy highlights the Senate's responsibility in the nomination process.

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