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On the recordMay 22, 2013
Today, I am honored to nominate this highly respected legal professional as a United States Attorney.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Press Release - President Obama Nominates Zachary Thomas Fardon to Serve as United States Attorney for Illinois

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