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On the recordOctober 31, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination: Calendar No. 357; that the nomination be confirmed; the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate; that no further motions be in order to the nomination; that any related statements be printed in the Record; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action and the Senate then resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The nomination considered and confirmed is as follows: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Marcel J. Lettre II, of Maryland, to be a Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Oct 31, 2013

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