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On the recordAugust 10, 2021
similarly, because without an ability to have U.S. diplomats on posts, to have our most important leadership positions staffed, we make ourselves intentionally, deliberately unable to be able to manage crises across the world. I would ask that it be in order to make the same requests with respect to Executive Calendar No. 331, Mary Catherine Phee, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service to be Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? The Senator from Texas.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut
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Aug 10, 2021

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