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“Attorney General Eric Holder, who announced his resignation on Thursday, leaves a dismal legacy at the Justice Department, but one of his legal innovations was especially pernicious: the demonizing of state attempts to ensure honest elections.”

Quote by Edwin Meese

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Edwin Meese is a renowned American lawyer, born on December 2, 1931. He has made significant contributions to the legal and political fields, serving as the Attorney General of the United States and having a wide-ranging influence in academia and politics. more

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