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On the recordFebruary 14, 2012
the President by his own words has acknowledged that the reason he appointed these individuals had nothing to do with the only justification the Justice Department offered in support of his exercise of power.
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Jim Jordan
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Jordan claims the President's reasoning for appointments contradicts Justice Department advice.

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