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Chris Van Hollen: I think it is hurting our national security every day that the--Ambassador Nick Burns' nomination is being held up.

On the recordDecember 7, 2021
I think it is hurting our national security every day that the--Ambassador Nick Burns' nomination is being held up.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Van Hollen emphasizes the negative impact of delaying Burns' nomination on national security.

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