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Greg Abbott: “During the time that I was [Attorney General], there was no issue about whether or not the rank and file…”

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Gov. Greg Abbott Holds Roundtable With Members Of Texas Law Enforcement

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Is there nothing to be concerned about then in that conflict? I'm not concerned about it. Listen, I'll tell you this, and that is I served as attorney general for 12 years and During the time that I was [Attorney General], there was no issue about whether or not the rank and file lawyers in the agency were going to do their job to the letter of the law. The second question is about Donald Trump. He's coming for, I think the third time in a month to Texas on Wednesday. He's going to be in San Antonio. (11:49–11:58)

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Asserts that during his tenure as Attorney General, agency lawyers adhered strictly to the law.

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