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Patrick Leahy: “Well, I would hope you wouldn't suggestion that President Bush's nominee who we confirmed as a Federal judge would be…”

On the recordJanuary 29, 2003
Well, I would hope you wouldn't suggestion that President Bush's nominee who we confirmed as a Federal judge would be lying under oath.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
Source
congress.gov
Jan 29, 2003

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Leahy defends the integrity of a confirmed judge against accusations.

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