We are here because there is a vacancy in the office [of the Attorney General]. The President decided to fire [Mr. Blanche’s] predecessor after just 14 months on the job, after courts and grand juries blocked her from prosecuting the President’s political opponents. Seemingly, President Trump believes you, Mr. Blanche, will be more successful.
Opening statement in Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
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