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On the recordJune 12, 2019
I think we do. I am not saying that Ambassador Wells would not be the perfect permanent assistant secretary, but the idea that you can operate the executive branch without appointing people, getting them confirmed, and filling the positions is absurd.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Sherman emphasizes the need for permanent appointees in the executive branch.

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