And that is not just for the political appointees. The thing that is a little bit unusual about this is you see the holds of these career appointees who served under Presidents of both parties, who had to pass one of the toughest exams in the country to become an FSO, and then have patriotically served all over the world.
On the recordMay 15, 2024
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Kaine highlights the impact of holds on career appointees in the confirmation process.
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