Barack Obama actually said...

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.

Context

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

11/17/2013

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