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Sen. Kamala Harris questions AG nominee William Barr. |
UPDATE 10 a.m., Jan. 21: Kamala Harris is running for president
The Indian American lawmaker said last month that she would announce her decision about 2020 after the holidays. Earlier this month, it was announced that she will make her intentions known on MLK Day - today.
Harris: Let’s imagine it’s a judgment call and the judgment by the career ethics officials in the agency are that you recuse yourself. Under what scenario would you not follow their recommendation?
Barr: If I disagreed with it.
Harris: And what would the basis of that disagreement be?
Barr: I came to a different judgment.
While the government remains shut down, Harris has been doing her job tending to other matters.
In a statement, Harris became the first prominent Democrat to say she would not vote for William Barr, Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General.
She criticized Barr for his support of a wall along the Mexican border and his record on civil rights while attorney general under President George H.W. Bush.
Harris also said she was concerned about Barr's refusal to recuse himself from overseeing special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into election meddling.
“While I respect Mr. Barr’s past public service, I do not believe he will defend independent investigations from attacks, embrace a smart approach to public safety, and ensure equal protection under the law for every single American,” she said.
In a statement, Harris became the first prominent Democrat to say she would not vote for William Barr, Donald Trump's nominee for Attorney General.
She criticized Barr for his support of a wall along the Mexican border and his record on civil rights while attorney general under President George H.W. Bush.
Harris also said she was concerned about Barr's refusal to recuse himself from overseeing special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into election meddling.
“While I respect Mr. Barr’s past public service, I do not believe he will defend independent investigations from attacks, embrace a smart approach to public safety, and ensure equal protection under the law for every single American,” she said.
As a member of the Senate's Judiciary Committee, Harris took part in questioning Barr. In response to Barr’s insistence that he would not recuse himself if he personally disagreed with ethics officials’ recommendation, Harris sought clarification on why precisely he might disregard that guidance:
Harris: Let’s imagine it’s a judgment call and the judgment by the career ethics officials in the agency are that you recuse yourself. Under what scenario would you not follow their recommendation?
Barr: If I disagreed with it.
Harris: And what would the basis of that disagreement be?
Barr: I came to a different judgment.
And on other matters ...
If Sen. Harris makes an announcement about th 2020 presidential campaign, check back later.
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