That's who I try to pick anyway. And presidents are more distant from the states. They don't have that. And presidential advisors, they don't have that community knowledge. They don't know. And I think it's a very good thing for the Senate to have input. And I say this to the President with respect, Mr. President, pretty pleased with sugar on top. Back off this, because I don't think the sun's going to go wrong, and I think it's just a needless fight. (08:26–08:30)
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Asserts that Senate input is beneficial in the judicial nomination process.
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