Bush. The Republican Senate has confirmed 68 so civilian nominees so far this year, the most since the Obama administration. Secretaries, administrators, deputies, under secretaries, 11ambassadors 11 ambassadors to postings around the globe, the most diplomats confirmed at this point since 2001. And our committees continue to work hard to refer additional nominees to the floor. This president's Senate has also passed a number of bills already this year. (00:30–00:43)
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