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Patrick Leahy: “I urge the Senate to confirm Eric Holder as the next Attorney General of the United States. He will make us all proud.”

On the recordJanuary 14, 2009
I urge the Senate to confirm Eric Holder as the next Attorney General of the United States. He will make us all proud.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy advocates for Holder's confirmation as Attorney General, emphasizing his qualifications.

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