On the recordJanuary 9, 2017
The office I hold is not properly political, but strictly legal; and it is my duty, above all other ministers of state, to uphold the law and to resist all encroachments, from whatever quarter.
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congress.govThe office I hold is not properly political, but strictly legal; and it is my duty, above all other ministers of state, to uphold the law and to resist all encroachments, from whatever quarter.
Booker quotes Edward Bates to stress the legal responsibilities of the Attorney General.
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