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On the recordMarch 19, 2007
Well, we are going to issue subpoenas. We'll probably issue them on Thursday, or at least authorize the issuance of them on Thursday.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Senator Leahy confirms plans to issue subpoenas to investigate the firings of U.S. attorneys.

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