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On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
I would like to thank Chairman Dodd and Ranking Member Shelby for scheduling this nomination hearing so quickly, an important part of our constitutional process.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Jack Reed expresses gratitude for the quick scheduling of the nomination hearing.

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