Q&A
Characterization of the committee and fairness of the nomination process
0:24:15
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Speaker Adams addresses the Daily News's characterization of the committee as a 'kangaroo court' and questions Goode-Trufant about her perception of the nomination process and the hearing. Goode-Trufant affirms the fairness of the process and the committee's right to question nominees.
- Speaker Adams brings up the Daily News's negative characterization of the committee
- Goode-Trufant distances herself from this characterization and notes she was not present for the previous hearing
- Goode-Trufant agrees that nominees voluntarily submit to the opinions and questions of the committee
- She affirms that she has been treated fairly during the process and the hearing
- The exchange emphasizes the importance of a fair and thorough nomination process, despite potential media criticism
Adrienne E. Adams
0:24:15
The Daily News has repeatedly characterized this committee as a kangaroo court based on the hearing we held on mister Mastro's nomination for corporation counsel.
0:24:28
The term kangaroo court refers to a show trial staged to justify extralegal lynchings, executions, and to impose life sentences of hard labor.
0:24:43
Do you agree with the daily news's character characterization of this committee and the council?
Muriel Goode-Trufant
0:24:49
I certainly would not say such a thing about the council, and I, was away, in another time zone during the hearing, so I did not have the opportunity to watch it.
Adrienne E. Adams
0:25:03
Oh, too bad.
0:25:04
You missed some really, really I won't go anywhere further than just the too bad.
0:25:11
Do you believe that any appointee subject to the advice and consent process, by accepting the nomination voluntarily, submits themselves to the opinions of this body, and whatever statements and questions members deem relevant about the nominee's work history, values, and credibility?
Muriel Goode-Trufant
0:25:31
Yes.
Adrienne E. Adams
0:25:33
Miss Gutrifont, thus far, do you believe you've been treated fairly during this process and during today's hearing?
Muriel Goode-Trufant
0:25:40
Yes.
Adrienne E. Adams
0:25:41
Thank you very much for your testimony.
Muriel Goode-Trufant
0:25:42
Thank you.
Adrienne E. Adams
0:25:43
Mister chair.
Keith Powers
0:25:44
Thank you.
0:25:45
I have a long list of questions, but I'm actually gonna let members go, and then I'll come back at the end.
0:25:50
So our first, 3, we have council members Farias, Iowa, and Hudson.
0:25:55
I'm gonna give them an opportunity.
0:25:57
They're no.
0:26:00
No.
0:26:00
No.
0:26:00
Council member Hudson?
