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Ed Markey: “Thank you, Madam Chair and Ranking Member Portman. I am pleased to introduce an accomplished and acclaimed son of…”

On the recordJune 22, 2022
Thank you, Madam Chair and Ranking Member Portman. I am pleased to introduce an accomplished and acclaimed son of Massachusetts, Bijan Sabet, President Biden's nominee to be the United States Ambassador to the Czech Republic.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey introduces Bijan Sabet, highlighting his accomplishments and suitability for the ambassador role.

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