On the recordApril 2, 2017
The Senate which is a co-equal branch of government has every right not to act on that nomination.
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transcripts.cnn.comThe Senate which is a co-equal branch of government has every right not to act on that nomination.
Ryan asserts the Senate's authority to delay action on a nomination.
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