Back in Washington, D.C. and I know the chairman has done a good job, the committee's done a good job moving ambassadors through the committee, but by my count, There are currently 29 Senate confirmed positions for ambassadors around the country that are awaiting confirmation on the Senate floor. Would it be helpful to our diplomatic efforts for the Senate to get off the dime and actually confirm those, those nominees? It certainly would. (03:14–03:24)
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