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On the recordMay 11, 2011
I hope there will not be unnecessary delays and politically motivated blockages that prevent those qualified people from undertaking their duties.
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Ben Bernanke
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Bernanke emphasizes the need for timely confirmations of qualified nominees to regulatory agencies.

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