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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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