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On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
I certainly require your consent. But in view of the challenges to the Department, I'm going to need your advice, too.
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Ash Carter
Democratic · Pennsylvania
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Editor's note · Context

Carter acknowledges the need for Senate advice alongside consent due to departmental challenges.

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