Richard Nixon actually said...

So I have given him the opportunity, with the Senate's consent--which I think will be overwhelming-to head the largest law firm in America, the Department of Justice.

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Remarks Announcing Intention To Nominate William B. Saxbe To Be Attorney General

10/31/1973

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