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Mitch McConnell: “The Senate’s power of advice and consent is not an option; it is an obligation, and one we cannot pretend to…”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2025
The Senate’s power of advice and consent is not an option; it is an obligation, and one we cannot pretend to misunderstand.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

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McConnell emphasized the Senate's duty to evaluate nominees based on their qualifications.

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