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On the recordJuly 14, 2010
Ms. Kagan should not undermine public confidence in her fair-mindedness by sitting in judgment on such a controversial case that began when she was a senior government legal official. It seems to me--and I ask the Senator at this time--where someone may be embarking on a long career on the Court, wanting to do the right thing and head in the right direction, that the best decision would be to recuse herself from this case as well, if she is confirmed, rather than get involved in it and potentially have an impact on her reputation for decades to come.
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John Barrasso
Republican · Wyoming
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Jul 14, 2010

Editor's note · Context

The speaker is discussing the potential Supreme Court appointment of Ms. Kagan and her need to recuse herself from a controversial case.

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