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Patrick Leahy: “Mr. Comey also said that the Attorney General, who is now Alberto Gonzales, was under great pressure from the Vice…”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2010
Mr. Comey also said that the Attorney General, who is now Alberto Gonzales, was under great pressure from the Vice President to issue these memos.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy mentions Comey's claim about Gonzales facing pressure from Cheney.

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