Senate Proceeding on Jun 24th, 2009 :: 4:13:45 to 4:15:40
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4:13:45 to 4:14:05( Edit History Discussion )

Orrin Hatch: are supposed to do if our system of ordered liberty, based on the rule of law, is to survive. president george washington said that the right to keep and bear arms is -- quote -- "the most effectual means of preserving peace" -- unquote. justice joseph story, in his legendary commentaries on the

4:13:45 to 4:15:40( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Orrin Hatch

4:14:06 to 4:14:27( Edit History Discussion )

Orrin Hatch: constitution called this right the -- quote -- "palladium of the liberties unquote. i, for one, am glad that our founders did shrift to this fundamental individual right. so let me close my remarks this morning -- or this afternoon by saying that these are some of

4:14:28 to 4:14:48( Edit History Discussion )

Orrin Hatch: the questions that need answers, issues that need clarification and concerns that need to be satiied as the senate examines judge sotomayor's record. perhaps such answers, clarification, and satisfaction exist. my mind is open, and i look forward to the nearing which thes

4:14:49 to 4:15:10( Edit History Discussion )

Orrin Hatch: doubt will be raised. these are important issues. they can't just be shunted aside as though they're unimportant. and judge sotomayor needs to answer some of these issues and questions that we are raising, as i've told her that we will ask some that she's going to have to answer them.

4:15:11 to 4:15:19( Edit History Discussion )

Orrin Hatch: she understands that, and i appreciate that.