Jeff Merkley said "I think we are pretty good at winning--so long as we confirm our Assistant Secretaries and Ambassadors and give them a budget." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 24, 2017

I think we are pretty good at winning--so long as we confirm our Assistant Secretaries and Ambassadors and give them a budget.

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Merkley emphasizes the importance of supporting diplomats to achieve success in international votes.

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