I urge the Senate to confirm Eric Holder as the next Attorney General of the United States. He will make us all proud.
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
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Leahy advocates for Holder's confirmation as Attorney General, emphasizing his qualifications.
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