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Patrick Leahy: You know, any time I had an opportunity to argue a case at an appellate level, I don't think I ever thought about who…

On the recordMarch 20, 2022
You know, any time I had an opportunity to argue a case at an appellate level, I don't think I ever thought about who nominated or appointed the judges I was before.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy reflects on his approach to arguing cases before judges.

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