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George H.W. Bush: “This is no time for Congress to weaken the Department of Justice by denying it a strong and effective leader.”

On the recordOctober 31, 2007
This is no time for Congress to weaken the Department of Justice by denying it a strong and effective leader.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas
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transcripts.cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

President Bush criticized Congress for delaying the confirmation of his attorney general nominee, emphasizing the need for a strong leader in the Justice Department.

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