Durbin Questions District Court Nominees At Latest Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing

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"In one of your addresses to our new citizens, you said, "[Y]our journey is not over. America is a country of immigrants. America has been made great by immigrants. We are all children of immigrants.' That was a very poignant and profound statement. Are there any other observations you'd like to make about your naturalization experiences?

I've taken a look at some of the cases that you were called on to defend criminal defendants before the Court. Some of the crimes that were charged were absolutely horrible against those defendants. What did you view as your responsibility as a public defender and an attorney when it came to the defense of these individuals?

I know the temperament of the judge and the environment of the courtroom itself has such an impact on whether people feel that they are being treated justly and fairly. What is your experience?"

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