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On the recordFebruary 14, 2013
I could not participate in this Hagel nomination cloture vote because I had to return to Louisiana to attend a funeral. Had I been present, I would have voted no for two reasons. First, I would like to state for the Record that I believe this process has been rushed and that very reasonable Member requests for information have been denied. Secondly, I oppose the nomination on its substance in light of Senator Hagel's long history of troublesome votes and comments regarding the defense of Israel and related Middle East issues.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana
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Feb 14, 2013

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