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On the recordJuly 11, 2021
I think all Members of this Committee should aspire to getting us back to the point where we nominate people on their merit.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Johnson advocates for merit-based nominations over political considerations.

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