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Eliot Engel: “I hope that Senator DeMint rethinks his position and lifts these holds so we can more effectively engage our partners on…”

On the recordOctober 26, 2009
I hope that Senator DeMint rethinks his position and lifts these holds so we can more effectively engage our partners on the dangers of Iran.
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Eliot Engel
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Engel urges Senator DeMint to lift holds on diplomatic appointments to address Iranian influence.

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