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Chris Van Hollen: It is a dereliction of duty, in my view, that we are not moving these men and women through the process.

On the recordJuly 30, 2024
It is a dereliction of duty, in my view, that we are not moving these men and women through the process.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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He expresses concern over the slow appointment of ambassadors.

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