Sen. Menendez Issues Remarks Ahead of Vote Confirming Antony Blinken as Secretary of State
January 26, 2021
January 26, 2021
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, incoming chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following floor remarks ahead of the confirmation vote for Antony Blinken to serve as Secretary of State:
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"I strongly support Mr. Blinken's nomination today because he is the right person for the job and because we cannot afford to leave this post vacant any longer," Senator Menendez said. "Mr. Blinken must be confirmed . . .
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"I strongly support Mr. Blinken's nomination today because he is the right person for the job and because we cannot afford to leave this post vacant any longer," Senator Menendez said. "Mr. Blinken must be confirmed . . .