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On the recordJuly 22, 2013
I think her ability to just focus on good common-sense solutions is very, very important and I am very excited that she is now in the job and going to be working with you.
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Tom Udall
Democratic · New Mexico

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Udall praises Gina McCarthy's problem-solving skills and expresses excitement about her role at the EPA.

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