Department of justice should work on behalf of all the American people. Mr. Blanche continues to operate as the President's personal lawyer, treating the Justice Department like a law firm serving one client, the President. The President has made it clear he plans to keep Mr. Blanche in place as acting Attorney General. A damning comment on his capacity to honorably serve in this role. This committee does not need to legitimate Mr. Blanche's appointment by providing our consent. I yield. (10:22–10:30)
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Asserts that Trump intends to keep Mr. Blanche as acting Attorney General.
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