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Mazie K. Hirono: “The Attorney General of the United States must be independent from the president and committed to upholding the rule of…”

On the recordAugust 9, 2026
The Attorney General of the United States must be independent from the president and committed to upholding the rule of law.

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Statement on voting against Todd Blanche’s nomination.

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