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Claiborne Pell: “We have heard the arguments pro and con. My own view, and I think the view of many of us, is that Mr. Brown fully…”

On the recordMay 25, 1994
We have heard the arguments pro and con. My own view, and I think the view of many of us, is that Mr. Brown fully matches the qualifications of his predecessors. He has demonstrated a capacity for leadership and for bringing people together. He has a quality of enthusiasm and energy. He will bring to the CSCE a new look and strength and vigor. I urge my colleagues to vote at least for cloture so that we can get to the vote of the candidate.
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Claiborne Pell
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Supporting the nomination of Mr. Brown during Senate floor debate.

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