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Cedric Richmond: “The Senate's duty to provide advice and consent to Presidential nominees is a fundamental component of American…”

On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
The Senate's duty to provide advice and consent to Presidential nominees is a fundamental component of American democracy.
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Cedric Richmond
Democratic · Louisiana

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Richmond emphasizes the importance of the Senate's role in confirming nominees.

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