04/28/2010
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"It is my hope to move this nomination as rapidly as we can in the next 48 hours because we must have a confirmed ambassador, and it would be a dereliction of the Congress' responsibility were we to le..."
"I appreciate that response. Obviously, you are on top of the subject, and I congratulate you."
"I am very pleased the President has nominated a man whose substantive knowledge, experience, and respected leadership are so well suited to this posting."
"I am hopeful you will join me today and encourage the continuation of the special envoy role following your departure to Baku."