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Ed Markey: I think your whole life has prepared you to sit in that chair, and I think our country and the world is lucky to have…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
I think your whole life has prepared you to sit in that chair, and I think our country and the world is lucky to have you being willing to take on this job.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey praises a nominee's qualifications for a significant position.

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