I trust you will put the interests of the American people and justice for the American people first above popular opinion or politics.
Patrick Leahy: “I trust you will put the interests of the American people and justice for the American people first above popular…”
On the recordJune 30, 2010
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Leahy emphasizes the importance of prioritizing justice for Americans over politics.
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