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Patrick Leahy: “I respect your plight and I take so seriously which you pledge to all of us here that you will do your best to consider…”

On the recordJune 30, 2010
I respect your plight and I take so seriously which you pledge to all of us here that you will do your best to consider every case impartially, modestly, with a commitment to principle in accordance with law.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy acknowledges Kagan's commitment to impartiality in her judicial role.

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