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David Cicilline: “The Justice Department is responsible for protecting the constitutional rights of Americans, not to serve as the…”

On the recordJuly 27, 2020
The Justice Department is responsible for protecting the constitutional rights of Americans, not to serve as the President's personal bully or political director.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline asserts the Justice Department's duty to protect citizens' rights.

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