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Eric Holder: You wanted to do the right thing. We swore to an oath to uphold the law.

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
You wanted to do the right thing. We swore to an oath to uphold the law.
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Eric Holder
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Holder emphasizes the importance of integrity in public service.

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