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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Sessions asserts his duty to defend laws passed by Congress as Attorney General.
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