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Mike Rounds: We'll be asking questions. But look, the president always gets the benefit of the doubt on his nominees.

On the recordDecember 2, 2024
We'll be asking questions. But look, the president always gets the benefit of the doubt on his nominees.
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Mike Rounds
Republican · South Dakota

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Rounds indicates that the president's nominees typically receive initial support.

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