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[At a news conference in Norfolk, asked about the Justice Department's practice of avoiding overt actions against political figures close to an election:] The Department of Justice intends to prove that Senator Lucas violated the trust of the people of Portsmouth and Chesapeake. … Her first duty should have been looking out for her constituents before herself. … It's not even a rule, it's a practice. … [But] we cannot bring a charge if our purpose is improper.