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Patrick Leahy: “The responsibilities of the Attorney General of the United States are too important to have this appointment delayed by…”

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
The responsibilities of the Attorney General of the United States are too important to have this appointment delayed by partisan bickering.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy calls for prompt confirmation of Eric Holder to avoid partisan delays.

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