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Patrick Leahy: One doesn't have to have the same political beliefs or ideologies as a judicial nominee to recognize their integrity and…

On the recordMarch 20, 2022
One doesn't have to have the same political beliefs or ideologies as a judicial nominee to recognize their integrity and intellect.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy emphasizes the importance of recognizing judicial integrity regardless of political beliefs.

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