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Eric Holder: “Instances of so-called gun walking is simply unacceptable. Regrettably this tactic was used as part of 'Fast and…”

On the recordJune 26, 2012
Instances of so-called gun walking is simply unacceptable. Regrettably this tactic was used as part of 'Fast and Furious,' which was launched to combat gun trafficking and violence on our southwest border.
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Eric Holder
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Attorney General Holder's admission regarding the unacceptable tactics used in the 'Fast and Furious' operation.

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