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On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
It's an honor to be here today. I'm particularly pleased with the appointments that the President-elect has made, beginning with Secretary Gates.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed expresses approval of the President-elect's appointments, highlighting Secretary Gates.

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