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On the recordFebruary 1, 2012
His reputation hangs in the balance, and I think that we've got Mr. Melson, the former ATF director, who clearly stated that he never said anything about these tactics to the Attorney General.
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Elijah Cummings
Democratic · Maryland

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Cummings emphasizes the importance of protecting the Attorney General's reputation amidst allegations.

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