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On the recordSeptember 5, 2011
To block his appointment simply to express displeasure with either the process or the substance of the law is the wrong way entirely.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed criticizes blocking Cordray's appointment over procedural issues.

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