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Tweet - "Sen. McConnell supported Merrick Garland to be FBI Director because he is "an apolitical professional" with "a deep background in criminal law." For the same reasons, @senmajldr should support Judge Garland to be our nation's top law enforcement officer at this time of crisis."

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By: Dick Durbin

Date: Jan. 8, 2021

Issues: Executive Branch Criminal Justice

"Sen. McConnell supported Merrick Garland to be FBI Director because he is "an apolitical professional" with "a deep background in criminal law." For the same reasons, @senmajldr should support Judge Garland to be our nation's top law enforcement officer at this time of crisis. https://twitter.com/politico/status/864479692237221888"

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