Tim Kaine said "We have a rule in this committee and I think generally that nominees should not presume confirmation." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 2, 2017

We have a rule in this committee and I think generally that nominees should not presume confirmation.

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Kaine expresses concern about nominees presuming their confirmation in the committee.

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