The first and foremost duty of anybody in public office is to enforce the law.
Richard Blumenthal: “The first and foremost duty of anybody in public office is to enforce the law.”
On the recordSeptember 14, 2016
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Blumenthal emphasizes the importance of law enforcement in public office.
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