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On the recordNovember 17, 2013
I am deeply disappointed that Senate Republicans have once again refused to do their job and give well-qualified nominees to the Federal bench the yes-or-no votes they deserve.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement on Senate Action To Block the Nominations of Patricia A. Millett

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