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Sheldon Whitehouse: I think the Senate has a role in policing this as well, that the whole purpose of advise and consent... doesn't take…

On the recordJanuary 17, 2017
I think the Senate has a role in policing this as well, that the whole purpose of advise and consent... doesn't take away our Senate obligation to find out what conflicts of interest you will bring to the position of Administrator.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Senator Whitehouse emphasizes the Senate's duty to investigate potential conflicts of interest.

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