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On the recordNovember 3, 2009
I am especially pleased that we will be able to welcome to the Judiciary Committee today Judge Christina Reiss from Essex Junction, Vermont.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy expresses pleasure in welcoming a nominee to the Judiciary Committee.

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