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Patrick Leahy: “Is it my understanding, Mr. President, the distinguished Democratic leader is saying he is prepared to ask consent to…”

On the recordMay 9, 2005
Is it my understanding, Mr. President, the distinguished Democratic leader is saying he is prepared to ask consent to move forward on the nomination of Tom Griffith to the DC Circuit?
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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