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Mike Rounds: “We want to get his team in place as soon as possible.”

Featuring: Mike Rounds, Republican | U.S. Senate South Dakota

Interview with Senator Mike Rounds on Presidential Nominee Decisions and Education Department Legislation

Published November 21, 2024 | Video Starts at 00:56

And I think the President will make the right move. Look, we're looking forward to working with the President to get the job done. It means We want to get his team in place as soon as possible. We really do look forward to finding the path forward and literally getting on with the business of. Of governing and doing it appropriately. (00:56–01:00)

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Asserts the desire to quickly establish the President's team.

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