Patrick Leahy actually said...

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

01/14/2009

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