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George W. Bush: When the Senate fails to give nominees a timely vote, it leaves important positions in our Government vacant.

On the recordFebruary 8, 2008
When the Senate fails to give nominees a timely vote, it leaves important positions in our Government vacant.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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