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On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
I am deeply humbled by this opportunity to appear this morning and participate in what I regard, and I think you regard, as one of the most solemn responsibilities of the United States Senate: fulfilling our constitutional responsibility of advise and consent.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy expresses honor in participating in the Senate's advise and consent role for a nomination.

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