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“If there is a nuclear tactic being used here, I submit it is the use of that obstruction where a willful minority blocks a bipartisan majority from voting on the President's judicial nominees.” quote by John Cornyn
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“If there is a nuclear tactic being used here, I submit it is the use of that obstruction where a willful minority blocks a bipartisan majority from voting on the President's judicial nominees.”

John Cornyn

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Source Speech: Senate Floor, 2022

Obstruction by a minority blocks bipartisan voting on judicial nominees.

In simple terms: Minority blocks bipartisan judicial votes.

Key Takeaway

Address obstruction in the Senate.

Themes

politics law governance gridlock

Mood

concerned serious

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • senate voting
  • legislative strategy
  • public policy

Key Concepts

obstruction bipartisanship judicial appointments

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can bipartisan cooperation be restored?
  • What are the consequences of prolonged obstruction?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex legislative processes.

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