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On the recordMarch 29, 2011
We in Congress and the American people have tasked our Department of Justice with very weighty responsibilities: protecting the Nation against national security threats, preventing and punishing crime, and ensuring the fair administration of justice.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper emphasizes the critical responsibilities of the Department of Justice.

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