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Patrick Leahy: “I believe that--in fact, I don't think of it as a liability. I think it's going to be a major asset to you, and I think…”

On the recordMarch 20, 2022
I believe that--in fact, I don't think of it as a liability. I think it's going to be a major asset to you, and I think it should be welcomed on the Supreme Court.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy supports Judge Jackson's background as a public defender as an asset for the Supreme Court.

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