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Bob Bennett: This Administration performed something--that I thought was absolutely egregious and outrageous, and the only way I…

On the recordApril 21, 2010
This Administration performed something--that I thought was absolutely egregious and outrageous, and the only way I could demonstrate my concern about that was to put a hold on a nomination.
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Bob Bennett
Republican · Utah

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Bennett criticizes the Administration's actions prompting his hold on a nomination.

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