Bill Bradley (D-NJ), Dennis DeConcini (D-NM), Pat Leahy (D-VT), Malcolm Wallop (R-WY), Bill Cohen (R-ME) and Thad Cochran (R-MS) and Reps.

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Patrick Leahy (D-VT) was next in line but he declined the nod in order to remain as chair of the Judiciary Committee.

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Patrick Leahy (D-VT) says he was outraged when he learned of previously undisclosed White House involvement in the removal of eight U.S. attorneys.

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