Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
Next to the President of the United States, there is no Federal officer more important than the Attorney General.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Specter emphasizes the critical role of the Attorney General in the government.

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