Former Sen. Orrin Hatch introduced William Barr, President Trump’s nominee to be Attorney General, during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday morning. Hatch said Barr, who served as AG during the Bush administration, was known as the “law and order Attorney General.”
“He prioritized fighting violent crime and became known as the law and order Attorney General,” said Hatch. “Throughout his time at the Justice Department, Bill earned a reputation as a fierce advocate for the rule of law, as a principled and independent decision-maker, and as a lawyer’s lawyer. He has shown his commitment to the Constitution time and time again while serving our country. That is why he has been confirmed by the Senate unanimously three times.”
