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On the recordMarch 2, 2015
I thank the gentlewoman for the opportunity to speak. I want to thank Ms. Kelly from the great State of Illinois, as well as Mr. Payne from the great State of New Jersey for yielding me this time. I want to extend my support for the confirmation of Ms. Loretta Lynch for the position of Attorney General. As a New Yorker, indeed a Brooklynite, a former Bronx district attorney, as well as having worked at the Justice Department, I have the utmost respect for Ms. Lynch, who has served the people of New York, and indeed this great country, is eminently qualified to be the Attorney General and should be confirmed. Territorial Voting Rights
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Stacey Plaskett
Democratic · Virgin Islands
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Mar 2, 2015

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