The notion that the Justice Department would ever take into account a person's political affiliation or political beliefs in making hiring decisions is antithetical to everything that the Department stands for.
Eric Holder: “The notion that the Justice Department would ever take into account a person's political affiliation or political…”
On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
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Holder emphasizes the importance of non-partisan hiring practices in the Justice Department.
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