On the recordJuly 1, 2007
And what we saw today was elevating cronyism over the rule of law. And what we saw today was further evidence that this administration has no regard whatsoever for what needs to be held sacred.
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transcripts.cnn.comHillary Clinton: “And what we saw today was elevating cronyism over the rule of law. And what we saw today was further evidence that this…”
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Hillary Clinton criticizes the Bush administration's handling of the Scooter Libby commutation, suggesting it prioritizes cronyism over legal principles.
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