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To hearing nominees attempt to dodge our questions. But ive rarely come across a nominee who was as reluctant to respond to my questions as john bush, and ive rarely felt so unsure and concerned about how a nominee would assume the responsibility of a federal judgeship if confirmed. And i should emphasize to my colleagues as well as to the people of connecticut, there is no nomination that i take more seriously than a federal judgeship, having been before numerous federal judges, District Court judges, court of appeals judges and the United States Supreme Court on four occasions, and having seen as a law clerk as well as a practicing lawyer the normal impact and profound importance of this position. I take no job more seriously and regard no more steadfastly any responsibility that we have. Mr. Bush has previously stated that originalism was, quote, the only principled way to interpret the constitution. When our ranking member, senator feinstein of california, then very recently asked
Of President Park for 40 years. She headed for seoul on monday. Choi didnt distinctly respond to questions by reporters as she entered the building. Choi later apologized to the public asking for forgiveness saying she committed a crime that could warrant the death penalty. Prosecutors are trying to find out what kind of material choi receive and whether she exerted influence over state matters based on what she received. Park is suspected of violating laws. She has been admitted showing drafts of her speeches to choi who holds no public post and handing over internal government documents. Opposition parties have proposed the launch of a neutral cabinet, which members of the governing party have expressed readiness to accept. President park is facing her most critical challenge since taking office, nhk worlds kim chonju reports. A political scandal involving south korean President Park geunhye has entered its most critical stage. This afternoon, choi soonsil, confidante of park appeare
Budget deliberations, looking at the balance between the active and reserve component. I would guess there would be a difference in proportionality, but i dont want to get into details about how one would come down opposed to the other. The other thing you mentioned was contractors. We share your belief. We have got to make sure that we have our contractors. We have a fight on our hands just getting their salaries. We thought maybe they should be paid more than the Vice President , but everyone has pushed back on that. Paid more thane the Vice President , but everyone has pushed back on that. Reduction that0 we have offered up to do, the largest proportion of that is contractors. They are costly. Most of them are military. X military. Doing the same jobs. The guard is the most efficient way to go in this country to have expertise and keep the expertise ready at all times. I dont see the pentagon embracing that. Even though we have elevated that up to the full jeep joints chief joints p