Barack Obama actually said...

I want to thank the Senate once again for agreeing to move forward on Tom and the other nominees who have waited far too long for the yes-or-no votes they deserve.

Context

Statement on Senate Confirmation of Thomas E. Perez as Secretary of Labor

07/17/2013

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