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Jack Reed: “I would like to think that, as in the case of 98 percent of President Bush's nominees, they would receive not only…”

On the recordNovember 12, 2003
I would like to think that, as in the case of 98 percent of President Bush's nominees, they would receive not only careful review but ultimately confirmation.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Discussing the confirmation process for President Bush's nominees.

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