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Eleanor Holmes Norton: “As for Carol Waller Pope, this is the fourth time I have been before you for her. That says everything about, I think…”

On the recordDecember 2, 2015
As for Carol Waller Pope, this is the fourth time I have been before you for her. That says everything about, I think, her distinguished record.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Norton highlights Pope's distinguished record through multiple nominations.

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