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Tom Cotton: “It's regrettable that the president has directed Jay Clayton not to appear at his confirmation hearing today. Mr.…”

On the recordJune 18, 2026
It's regrettable that the president has directed Jay Clayton not to appear at his confirmation hearing today. Mr. Clayton is a patriot and a highly qualified nominee, as the president has said repeatedly.
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Tom Cotton
Republican · Arkansas

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Commenting on the postponement of Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing.

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