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Chuck Grassley: “It is not our tradition to vote people out of Committee just because of two speeches like yours, but it probably means…”

On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
It is not our tradition to vote people out of Committee just because of two speeches like yours, but it probably means that they are going to have a smooth ride.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Grassley comments on the confirmation process after speeches in support of a nominee.

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