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On the recordFebruary 13, 2018
Let me point out, in the last Administration, the person that held that position, at times, was very much against the Obama administration's regulatory policies, and we appreciated that independence and we expect that from this position.
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Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

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Cardin emphasizes the importance of independence in regulatory positions.

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