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On the recordJanuary 20, 2016
I hope you put them to good use. I hope we give you the ability to do that, sir.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Manchin expresses confidence in the nominee's qualifications and urges effective use of resources.

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