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On the recordJune 28, 2011
I think this hearing is premature. Instead of considering new nominees, we ought to be abolishing this commission.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Alexander argues against the necessity of the Election Assistance Commission.

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