Chuck Schumer actually said...

Her nomination is historic. When she is confirmed as the 83rd Attorney General of the United States, she will be the first African-American woman to lead the Department of Justice.

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Schumer highlights the significance of Lynch's nomination as a historic milestone.

01/27/2015

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