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Post by bot on Sept 25, 2014 18:10:27 GMT -5
Hoyer Statement on Attorney General Eric Holder WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today after Attorney General Eric Holder announced he will depart the Justice Department once a successor is confirmed: “I join in thanking Attorney General Holder for serving our nation with honor and distinction over the past six years at the helm of the Justice Department. During a period of deep partisanship in Washington, Attorney General Holder has not allowed politics to inhibit or influence the rule of law or the principles enshrined in our Constitution. He has worked diligently to keep our nation safe from foreign and domestic threats while protecting our civil liberties; bring justice to those who do us harm; hold accountable companies that have committed wrongdoing; recognize and protect the legal rights of same-sex spouses; and defend the due process rights of every individual charged with a crime. “Attorney General Holder has been a voice of reason and represents public service at its best. I am proud to call him my friend. His devoted service to our nation and the Constitution has left his office better than when he assumed it. I wish him, his wife Sharon, and their family all the best as he looks forward to the next phase of his career.” Visit www.democraticwhip.gov/ for more press, floor and member resources.
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