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I am the attorney general of the United States. But I am also a black man.
Eric Holder
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Eric Holder
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: January 21
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United States Attorney General
The Bronx
New York City
Eric Himpton Holder
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With all do respect, senator, I don't think this is an appropriate setting for me to discuss that issue. I'd be more than glad to come back in an appropriate setting to discuss the issues that you have raised.
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