At the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing to vote on the confirmation of Judge John Roberts to the Supreme Court, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY), expresses concern that Judge Roberts’ views are too similar to those of Justice Clarence Thomas.
Sen. Schumer says that he did not get definitive answers to questions he posed to Judge Roberts in his hearing. He gives examples of Judge Roberts’ refusal to answer his questions. (1.13)
September 22, 2005
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