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Senator Klobuchar Votes Against Attorney General Nominee

Statement

Date: Nov. 8, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Criminal Justice


Senator Klobuchar Votes Against Attorney General Nominee

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) tonight released the following statement regarding her vote against confirming Attorney General nominee Judge Michael Mukasey.

"The Attorney General of the United States is our nation's top law enforcement official and must be truly independent, with a clear focus on upholding the rule of law without fear or favor. In his testimony before the Judiciary Committee, Judge Mukasey did not demonstrate a clear, firm understanding that the Attorney General's first commitment is to our Constitution, not the current resident of the White House.

"Judge Mukasey does have an impressive record as a public servant. I hope that he will demonstrate a commitment to uphold the rule of law and help restore the public's trust in the Department of Justice."

The full Senate voted to confirm Judge Mukasey tonight by a vote of 53-40.


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