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Orrin Hatch: “My position has always been that the President is entitled to appoint the people he wants to work with him in his…”

On the recordFebruary 3, 2016
My position has always been that the President is entitled to appoint the people he wants to work with him in his administration, barring serious ethical lapses or extraordinary circumstances.
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Orrin Hatch
Republican · Utah

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Hatch defends the President's right to appoint nominees unless serious issues arise.

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