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On the recordDecember 18, 2017
They are going to put some people up that are not going to perform well, that Senators from both parties should step back and say our advice and consent is no.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford emphasizes the need for Senators to reject unqualified nominees.

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