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Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) (gov)

In her opening statement before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) welcomed Elena Kagan as an “imminently confirmable” Supreme Court nominee who would defend the role of precedent on the Court.

Feinstein referenced the extensive search over the past weeks by critics to find flaws in the nominee’s record — a search that unearthed little controversy. Feinstein said the biggest hurdle for Kagan will be her lack of experience as a judge but expressed little worry over the issue.

“I find it refreshing,” said Feinstein, who listed other Supreme Court justices without judging experience.