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“The attorney general should be enforcing the law, not policy.” quote by Michael Moriarty
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“The attorney general should be enforcing the law, not policy.”

Michael Moriarty

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Source Speech: Public Statement, 1995

The role of the Attorney General should focus on law enforcement rather than shaping policy.

In simple terms: Attorney General should enforce law, not make policy.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize law enforcement.

Themes

law government policy ethics

Mood

questioning analytical

Type

critical inquisitive

When to use this quote

  • court cases
  • legislative hearings
  • government oversight
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

constitutional law executive function political theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should the AG have policy influence?
  • How to balance enforcement and policy?
A Different Perspective

Policy influence may be unavoidable in practice.

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