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On the recordJanuary 16, 2017
If we can't have another hearing, that we'll have an assurance that every single question asked by every single member of this panel submitted in writing is answered before this vote can go forward on the floor.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken emphasizes the need for answers before voting.

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