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On the recordJune 10, 2015
The President has a right to nominate people who support his agenda, but the Senate has a right and responsibility to review his nominees to make sure they are qualified and responsible professionals.
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Jim Inhofe
Republican · Oklahoma

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Inhofe emphasizes the Senate's duty to vet presidential nominees.

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