Political Quotes

The Department of Justice has long been insulated from presidential administrations to protect public trust in the rule of law.

But that independence is called into question when overt political pressure from the White House leads to unusual personnel changes and criminal charges filed just days after the President calls for them.

I don’t think that somebody who has counseled other attorneys that you should ignore the law, you should reject the law — I don’t think that that individual should be placed in a lifetime seat on the bench.

I don’t think we’re going to be able to get a permanent extension; I don’t think that’s wise.