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John McCain: “Holder's decision to appoint two Justice Department prosecutors overseen by Holder himself is, quote, 'offensive.'”

On the recordJune 25, 2012
Holder's decision to appoint two Justice Department prosecutors overseen by Holder himself is, quote, 'offensive.'
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

John McCain criticizes Attorney General Eric Holder's handling of the investigation into national security leaks.

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