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John Thune: “Kevin Warsh was unanimously confirmed here in the Senate and…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

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But he shifted to public service, joining the Bush administration's economic policy team in 2002. Four years later, President Bush nominated him to the Federal Reserve Board of governors. At age 35, Kevin Warsh was unanimously confirmed here in the Senate and became the youngest governor in the history of the Federal Reserve. Mr. President, being the youngest person to take a seat in the Federal Reserve's boardroom is impressive enough, but Kevin Warsh didn't just take a seat, he was a key player during the time he was on the board. (01:05–01:17)

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