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Byron Dorgan: “Michael Walsh is a good soldier, who served 30 years and has gone to war for this country. The demand that existed and…”

On the recordMay 19, 2010
Michael Walsh is a good soldier, who served 30 years and has gone to war for this country. The demand that existed and resulted in holding this nomination is a demand that could not be met. He could not possibly do what he was asked to do. He does a good job.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota
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May 19, 2010

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The speaker is discussing the nomination of Michael Walsh and the challenges he faced.

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