Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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"While I strongly support efforts to ensure all federal employees perform their responsibilities ethically and in accordance with the law, Mr. Patel’s recent political profile undermines his ability to serve in the apolitical role of Director of the FBI," she added.
Patel will have a final confirmation vote on Thursday afternoon.
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