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Joe Lieberman: “If anything, over the last 2 years I think Ash Carter has strengthened his case, the case for him to assume at this…”

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
If anything, over the last 2 years I think Ash Carter has strengthened his case, the case for him to assume at this particular time this extraordinary position.
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Joe Lieberman
Independent · Connecticut

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Lieberman supports Carter's nomination, citing his strengthened qualifications.

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