05/22/2013
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"Senator Cantwell regrets that she could not be here today to speak personally in favor of Mr. Bastian, but gives her assurance that she will join in supporting his nomination and speak on the floor ab..."
"We are very proud of the fact that you have stepped forward and are willing to serve in this capacity."
"Thank you very much."
"I have spoken on the Senate floor more than 65 times about the need to close this prison."