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“I had the privilege of chairing Judge Samuel Alito confirmation hearing in 1990. And at that time, he had practiced law for 14 years, but only represented one client, the United States government.”

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Edward Kennedy, a former United States Senator, was born on February 22, 1932, and passed away on August 25, 2009. He was a significant figure in politics, philanthropy, and social activism. more

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