11/18/2009
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"I think this nominee has probably had more experience dealing with Alaska... than anybody we've seen since Alaska Governor Hickel served in this position 40 years ago."
"I also know how hard it is to leave the beautiful Northwest and come here to this Washington."
"It's the kind of leadership that Sally represents that we need most in Washington."
"I guarantee you that she understands these Western issues."