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Dick Durbin: I would say to each of you when you give testimony, if you would like to introduce family members, whatever, we would…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
I would say to each of you when you give testimony, if you would like to introduce family members, whatever, we would welcome that.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin invites nominees to introduce their family members during the hearing.

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