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John Ensign: I ask my friend from South Dakota, why is it so significant that both of these groups have opposed her nomination?

On the recordAugust 5, 2010
I ask my friend from South Dakota, why is it so significant that both of these groups have opposed her nomination?
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John Ensign
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govinfo.gov
Aug 5, 2010

Editor's note · Context

The speaker is questioning the significance of opposition to a nomination.

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