Arlen Specter actually said...

I'd ask you at this time if you agree with the conclusions by the Congressional Research Service that the Department of Justice is obliged to submit to congressional oversight, regardless of whether litigation is pending.

Context

Specter questions the nominee about the DOJ's obligation to congressional oversight.

02/04/2009

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