On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
I did not really acquaint myself with his record. I knew that the matter involved--it was a tax fraud case.
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congress.govEric Holder: “I did not really acquaint myself with his record. I knew that the matter involved--it was a tax fraud case.”
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Holder admits to not being aware of Rich's controversial background before the pardon.
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