The most egregious and obvious is Mexico, which Roberta Jacobson is being held by Senator Rubio, who will not allow a vote for us to have an ambassador to Mexico.
Dick Durbin: “The most egregious and obvious is Mexico, which Roberta Jacobson is being held by Senator Rubio, who will not allow a…”
On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
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Durbin highlights the issue of unfilled ambassadorial posts, particularly in Mexico.
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