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Jerry Nadler: “The entire purpose of this hearing is to attack the leadership and reputation of one of this Nation's best public…”

On the recordMay 6, 2013
The entire purpose of this hearing is to attack the leadership and reputation of one of this Nation's best public servants, Tom Perez.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Nadler defends Tom Perez's nomination amid criticism during a hearing.

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