“I will work closely with Senator Sessions as the Judiciary Committee prepares for confirmation hearings,” says Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy about the Sotomayor nomination. “We are committed to ensuring that the next Justice is seated before the Court’s term begins in October. I hope all Senators will treat this nominee fairly and will respect the Committee’s confirmation process.”
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