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Chris Coons: “The Department of Justice, like every single department in the executive, is part of the executive.”

On the recordJuly 19, 2026
The Department of Justice, like every single department in the executive, is part of the executive.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Questioning Todd Blanche at confirmation hearing.

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