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On the recordOctober 17, 2003
I do add the fact that I was present and I recall being somewhat concerned, I say to my distinguished colleague, but they had only been in office several weeks. The head of the electricity board, a magnificent woman, very well-skilled in technical matters, and the head of water and sewage, a gentleman--I was so impressed with them, but they said: We have only been in office 2 or 3 weeks. We ought to add that fact to the Senator's point. I am somewhat concerned when you say Bremer padded. Do you have any evidence on this?
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Mark Warner
Democratic · Virginia

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Discussing concerns about the leadership of newly appointed officials in Iraq.

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