On the recordApril 21, 2010
I put holds on people. I don't like it at all. When I do so, I do it publicly.
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Robert Byrd
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congress.govI put holds on people. I don't like it at all. When I do so, I do it publicly.
Explaining his use of holds in the Senate as a means to seek answers.
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