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On the recordMarch 14, 2012
I think he has tried to be very conservative in the decisions he has made, given that he lacks the legitimacy of someone who has actually been Senate-confirmed.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Reed discusses the challenges faced by Mr. DeMarco due to his lack of Senate confirmation.

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