“Letting 702 lapse is a real gamble that we can't afford to take. Section 702 is our most nimble and effective intelligence collection tool. My Democratic colleagues should recognize that walking away from this deal isn't hurting President Trump — it's hurting the American people.
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“Every Republican on the committee voted for him. I believe Todd Blanche has enough Republican support to be confirmed as attorney general.
“This has happened before in a Democrat administration, so I'm not sure you should be surprised that there's justice for people that have had the government weaponized against them.
“The Senate Judiciary Committee is taking action to help provide certainty for federal law enforcement and safer streets for American families. We will work to ensure this critical funding gets signed into law without unnecessary delay.
“Over her tenure, Pam Bondi helped bring violent crime down to historic lows. The Justice Department has been more responsive to my congressional oversight requests than any prior administration I've worked with — Republican or Democrat. Safety and transparency ought to remain the Justice Department's core focus. The Judiciary Committee stands ready to advance President Trump's next Attorney General nominee.