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RAINN Grateful for Decision to Postpone Vote

Sep 28, 2018

"We are grateful for the decision to postpone the vote until the FBI can conduct a background check to investigate the allegations of sexual assault. The risks of a brief delay in a confirmation vote are far less than the risks of a lifetime appointment made in haste." - Jodi Omear, vice president of communications

It was a reality check for me as a parent. I would hope that my child would come to me and tell me what was going on. Julianna, Survivor

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