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Patrick Leahy: “A Senator's constitutional obligation to advise and consent on Supreme Court nominees is probably his or her most…”

On the recordJune 30, 2010
A Senator's constitutional obligation to advise and consent on Supreme Court nominees is probably his or her most important responsibility.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy emphasizes the importance of the Senate's role in confirming Supreme Court nominees.

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