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On the recordJanuary 20, 2009
I'm for him anyway, but my wife Sharon said that even if I weren't I would have to be because she's from Illinois too.
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Mark Begich
Democratic · Alaska

Editor's note · Context

Begich humorously supports Ray LaHood's nomination due to personal ties.

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