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On the recordFebruary 1, 2010
It's unconscionable. This is a military officer whose nomination... is being held up by one Senator, for unrelated purposes.
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Carl Levin
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Levin criticizes the hold on General Walsh's nomination by Senator Vitter.

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