On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
I would defend the statute, if it is reasonably defensible, yes. It is passed by Congress; it would be the duty of the Attorney General, whether they voted for it or support it, to defend it.
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congress.govI would defend the statute, if it is reasonably defensible, yes. It is passed by Congress; it would be the duty of the Attorney General, whether they voted for it or support it, to defend it.
Sessions asserts his duty to defend laws passed by Congress as Attorney General.
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