Patrick Leahy said "I wish to applaud the distinguished Senator from Washington State. Senator Murray has stated the reasons why the Senate voted the right way on Margaret McKeown and on Ed Shea. I would also note for the record that the Senator from Washington has been extraordinarily diligent in working very hard for these two highly qualified nominees. I know the frustration she has felt with the delay, especially on Margaret McKeown and with so many vacancies on the Ninth Circuit and given that this has been 2 years--in fact, 2 years this Sunday. This delay is the result of a process that has become a little bit crazy. I commend the distinguished Senator, and I thank her for her help on this. I think it would have been impossible for us to be here for this vote without her help, and I applaud her for that." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 27, 1998

I wish to applaud the distinguished Senator from Washington State. Senator Murray has stated the reasons why the Senate voted the right way on Margaret McKeown and on Ed Shea. I would also note for the record that the Senator from Washington has been extraordinarily diligent in working very hard for these two highly qualified nominees. I know the frustration she has felt with the delay, especially on Margaret McKeown and with so many vacancies on the Ninth Circuit and given that this has been 2 years--in fact, 2 years this Sunday. This delay is the result of a process that has become a little bit crazy. I commend the distinguished Senator, and I thank her for her help on this. I think it would have been impossible for us to be here for this vote without her help, and I applaud her for that.

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Patrick Leahy

Democratic · Vermont

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Editor's note · Context

Applauding Senator Murray for her efforts on judicial nominations during Senate floor debate.

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