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On the recordFebruary 12, 2025
The Senate's power of advice and consent is not an option; it is an obligation... the Senate should withhold its consent.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

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McConnell emphasizes the Senate's duty to reject unsuitable nominees.

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