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Ron Johnson: “I certainly cannot support your nomination. I hope my other…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Published | Video Starts at 06:17

But again, appreciate the apology, but I think somebody that has had a 30 year professional career ought to know better. And when you're being nominated and considered for confirmation to a position of diplomacy representing this United States, I certainly cannot support your nomination. I hope my other colleagues won't either. You're just simply not qualified for it. But I wish you the best in life, and I do accept your apology. Senator Van Hollen is Next. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Congratulations to all of you on your nominations. (06:17–06:24)

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Asserts that the nominee is not qualified for the diplomatic position and should not be supported.

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