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Tim Ryan: “I may nominate her to be Secretary of Defense. Imagine what she could squeeze out of that budget.”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2020
I may nominate her to be Secretary of Defense. Imagine what she could squeeze out of that budget.
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Tim Ryan
Democratic · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Ryan praises a colleague's budget management skills humorously suggesting a high-profile position.

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