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On the recordMarch 11, 2014
I am pleased that she has been nominated here before the Committee today, and I am going to work with my colleagues to move her name through the confirmation process.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin expresses support for Yandle's nomination and commitment to its progress.

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