06/23/2021
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"The Department is responsible for defending the interests of the United States according to the law; ensuring public safety against threats both foreign and domestic."
"I believe these are all new positions. The 1,200 or so, the 1,187 are all new positions with regard to agents and attorneys."
"I prefer President Obama's approach. I think it is time to look forward, and I hope he sticks to that point of view."
"I would like to think that we have a special expertise in the Justice Department in that regard."