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On the recordJanuary 22, 2013
Thank you. With your indulgence, I started this hearing by thanking Chairman Leahy and Senator Grassley for scheduling this hearing so that we can fill these vacancies as promptly as possible.
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Mazie Hirono
Democratic · Hawaii

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Hirono expresses gratitude for the timely scheduling of the hearing.

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