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On the recordFebruary 4, 2009
I find it somewhat ironic that there are commentators and critics out there who oppose your nomination because they feel you have a political agenda.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Feingold reflects on critics of Johnsen's nomination and their past silence on similar issues.

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