On the recordJuly 15, 2013
I want to thank the Senators from both parties—including Leader Reid, Leader McConnell, and Senator McCain—who have worked together to find a path forward.
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presidency.ucsb.edu“I want to thank the Senators from both parties—including Leader Reid, Leader McConnell, and Senator McCain—who have worked together to find a path forward.”
Statement on Senate Action on Executive Branch Nominations
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