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Dick Durbin: “You've refused to rescind the order creating this fund.”

Featuring: Dick Durbin, Democratic | U.S. Senate Illinois

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Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) opening statement at acting AG Blanche's confirmation hearing

Published | Video Starts at 04:49

You defended the slush fund by claiming people who hurt police get money all the time, end quote. Despite resounding bipartisan criticism and admitting that it was a mistake, You've refused to rescind the order creating this fund. That order can still be found on the Department of Justice's website today. We talked about this yesterday in my office. I didn't quite understand your explanation. (04:49–04:53)

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Asserts that Mr. Blanche has refused to rescind the order creating the fund.

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