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On the recordJuly 17, 2026
You testified under oath last year that as Deputy Attorney General, you would consult with career ethics officials to avoid conflicts of interest, a significant concern since you received nearly $10 million as the President’s personal attorney. But you have gutted the DOJ offices that handle ethics and professional responsibility.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Opening statement in Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.

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