And that, the amicus brief argues, violates the requirements of the Constitution. General Meese also acknowledges, quote, there are times when the appointment of a special counsel appropriate. But Federal statutes in the Constitution only allow such appointments through the use of existing United States attorneys. So it's worth noting there have been other special counsels, but they were sitting us attorney. So, for example, Patrick Fitzgerald was appointed as a special counsel. (40:12–40:21)
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