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Bob Goodlatte: “You are the chief law enforcement officer of the United States, and the final decision regarding the prosecution is…”

On the recordJuly 11, 2016
You are the chief law enforcement officer of the United States, and the final decision regarding the prosecution is yours.
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Bob Goodlatte
Republican · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Goodlatte emphasizes the Attorney General's responsibility in prosecution decisions.

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