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On the recordJuly 17, 2012
Now, look, in this era of Citizens United, you know, and pay-to-play, what really is extraordinary is that we brought somebody in front of this Committee who is actually qualified for the job that he did.
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Dennis Kucinich
Independent · Ohio

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Kucinich emphasizes the qualifications of Mr. Silver amidst concerns about political connections.

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