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On the recordOctober 3, 2017
Though I have no present reason to disturb this rule, if confirmed I will have an obligation to comply with the President's directive.
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

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Kaine addresses the review of MSHA rules and his obligation to comply with directives.

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