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“Any decision to use lethal force against a United States citizen - even one intent on murdering Americans and who has become an operational leader of al-Qaida in a foreign land - is among the gravest that government leaders can face.”

Quote by Eric Holder

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Eric Holder, born on January 21, 1951, is a prominent American lawyer and politician who served as the 82nd United States Attorney General from 2009 to 2015. Holder is known for his extensive legal career and his role in shaping significant policy decisions during his tenure as Attorney General. more

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