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Eric Holder: “My paramount concern is the safety of the American people and the preservation of American values.”

On the recordNovember 17, 2009
My paramount concern is the safety of the American people and the preservation of American values.
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Eric Holder
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Holder outlines his main priorities in decision-making as Attorney General.

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