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“Any attorney general who is not an activist is not doing his or her job.” quote by Eric Holder
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“Any attorney general who is not an activist is not doing his or her job.”

Eric Holder

About This Quote

Source Speech: Attorney General Address, 2005

Activism is essential for the role; passive legal work fails to protect justice.

In simple terms: Activism needed for justice.

Key Takeaway

Embrace proactive advocacy in law.

Themes

justice activism legal duty

Mood

inspirational serious

Type

political advice

When to use this quote

  • civil rights cases
  • environmental law
  • public policy

Key Concepts

civic engagement policy reform

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance advocacy with impartiality?
  • When is a neutral stance appropriate?
A Different Perspective

Activism can be polarizing.

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