Chris Murphy @ChrisMurphyCT
Seeing a lot of references to Cruz’s “hold” or “block” of Burns nomination. Just to be clear, Cruz nor any other Senator can unilaterally stop a confirmation. All Cruz was doing was preventing Burns from being confirmed by a quick unanimous vote. — PolitiTweet.org
The Guardian @guardian
Willam Burns confirmed as CIA director after Ted Cruz lifts block https://t.co/nzDQdfUeJw
