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On the recordMarch 15, 2011
I believe, Dr. McFaul, that you are up to this challenge, and I intend to support your nomination and hope that we can move forward quickly to confirm you.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

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Shaheen expresses support for Michael McFaul's nomination as U.S. Ambassador to Russia.

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