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On the recordFebruary 9, 2016
I heard repeatedly that the Secretary will appoint people who support the public interest. As I said, President Sanders, yes, I bet so. President Trump? Maybe not so much.
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Peter DeFazio
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

DeFazio questions the appointment of airline board members under different presidential administrations.

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