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Patrick Leahy: “Today we vote on the nomination of Virginia Hopkins to the Northern District of Alabama. Ms. Hopkins has been an…”

On the recordJune 15, 2004
Today we vote on the nomination of Virginia Hopkins to the Northern District of Alabama. Ms. Hopkins has been an attorney at the firm Campbell & Hopkins in Alabama, and has the support of both of her home State Senators. In particular, Senator Shelby deserves praise for diligently pressing forward, and this confirmation rewards his constant attention to this nomination. Senator Shelby has always been a pleasure with whom to work, whether I was serving as chairman or ranking member. Senator Shelby has always been someone who plays it straight and shows good judgment. He is fair and forthright. I must note that since May 18, the date of the agreement on judicial confirmations this year involving Senator Daschle, Senator Frist and the White House, the Senate has confirmed seven judges, including two circuit court nominees.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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Discussing the nomination of Virginia Hopkins to the Northern District of Alabama.

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