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On the recordFebruary 14, 2018
But, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle can't then just say, 'Now we're going to take 30 hours for every nominee that comes before the Senate.'
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Dan Sullivan
Republican · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Sullivan criticizes the opposition for delaying nominee confirmations while demanding more appointments.

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