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With the clack of a gavel, Senate Judiciary Committee Dick Durbin opened the hearing. He began by noting Thomas's hospitalization and wishing him a speedy recovery. He then laid out the rules, asking the audience to remain respectful and vowing to remove any loud or unruly protesters.

He then moved into the meat of his argument, touching on the significance of her nomination.