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“If somebody thinks I have an integrity problem, then the honest thing to do is to tell me what they think it is and let me address it.”

Quote by Janet Reno

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Janet Reno

Janet Reno, the first female Attorney General of the United States, served from 1993 to 2001. During her tenure, she pushed for several legal reforms, including the fight against drug crime and the protection of children's rights. Reno was born on July 21, 1938, and passed away on November 7, 2016. She gained fame as a prosecutor in Florida for her successful prosecution of the notorious 'Devil's Triangle' case. Reno's career was marked by controversy, but she is considered one of the most influential Attorneys General in American history, with her policies and stances having a profound impact on the American legal system. more

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