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Rob Portman: We want to give them the stature that comes with that and empower them.

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
We want to give them the stature that comes with that and empower them.
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio

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Portman discusses the importance of maintaining a confirmation process for key financial officials.

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