Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Now, Mr. Chairman, you know I appreciate the work that we have done together, but we shouldn't be holding this hearing today. Senators have a constitutional responsibility to provide advice and consent on executive branch nominations, and many of them can't do that today. Why? Because Republican Majority Leader John Thune sent members home last night. Committees almost never hold nomination hearings when the Senate has adjourned for recess. (04:27–04:37)
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