“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

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On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
Will you be the people's lawyer or the President's lawyer?
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York
Source
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Editor's note · Context

Schumer emphasizes the importance of independence in the Justice Department.

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