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Edward M. Kennedy: “I urge the Senate to confirm his nomination as quickly as possible.”

On the recordJanuary 11, 2009
I urge the Senate to confirm his nomination as quickly as possible.
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Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts

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Kennedy supports the quick confirmation of Arne Duncan as Secretary of Education.

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