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Sheldon Whitehouse: “I think my distinguished colleague's questioning to both of you about the legal rules and the legal analysis relating to…”

On the recordSeptember 8, 2014
I think my distinguished colleague's questioning to both of you about the legal rules and the legal analysis relating to the matter of the ongoing congressional oversight of this committee helps explain why you are qualified for this position.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse supports the qualifications of nominees based on their legal expertise and congressional oversight experience.

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