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“The job of the Attorney General is very specific. My roll, as the legal adviser, is to defend the constitutionality of the laws as they're passed.” quote by Jeffrey Chiesa
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“The job of the Attorney General is very specific. My roll, as the legal adviser, is to defend the constitutionality of the laws as they're passed.”

Jeffrey Chiesa

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public remarks, 2013

The Attorney General defends the constitutionality of laws as they are enacted.

In simple terms: Defend constitutionality of laws

Key Takeaway

Uphold constitutional law

Themes

law constitution government legal advisory public service

Mood

serious professional

Type

statement legal

When to use this quote

  • policy drafting
  • court challenges
  • legislative review

Key Concepts

constitutional law legal interpretation executive role

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reconcile legal advice with personal ethics?
  • What limits exist on defending any law?
A Different Perspective

Laws may conflict with higher principles; careful balance required

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