On the recordMay 16, 2023
I call on my colleagues, particularly those people who are holding, in masse, ambassadorial nominations from coming to the floor.
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congress.govI call on my colleagues, particularly those people who are holding, in masse, ambassadorial nominations from coming to the floor.
Senator Shaheen urges colleagues to stop blocking ambassador nominations.
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