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On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
I won't hold it against you. He's a good friend of mine. Got to do a good job for him, okay?
Said by
Roland Burris
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Senator Burris expresses support for a nominee connected to his friend, Secretary Mabus.

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