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On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
Some have characterized it as being perhaps like appointing Exxon to lead a discussion on the Green New Deal or maybe even appointing MBS to lead a discussion on fairness in journalism and accessibility to journalism.
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Adriano Espaillat
Democratic · New York

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Espaillat critiques Abrams' appointment regarding Venezuela issues.

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