Spicer: Dems Have Drawn Out Nominee Confirmation Process ‘for Way Too Long’

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SPICER: "Unfortunately, this afternoon, you’ll see some empty chairs around the table representing the President's four nominees who have yet to be confirmed by the Senate: secretary of agriculture designee Governor Perdue, second of labor designee Alex Acosta, director of national intelligence designee, former Senator Coats, and the United States trade representative designee Robert Lighthizer. Senate Democrats have drawn out this entire process for way too long and these key agencies and departments will not be represented at the President’s first cabinet meeting. The President is confident that these unquestionable abilities of the confirmed cabinet members that will be in attendance. He is just as confident in the demonstrative quality of the four individuals who will not be able to attend. Their absence will clearly be felt as this administration comes together for the first time to receive guidance from and provide counsel to the President on these unique areas of jurisdiction."