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On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
There is a high correlation between individuals placing holds who then also are out, blasting the administration for not showing leadership in the world.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine points out the irony of senators blocking nominations while criticizing the administration's leadership.

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