Attorney Quote by Michael Moriarty
“The attorney general should be enforcing the law, not policy.”
About This Quote
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.
Prioritize law enforcement.
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When to use this quote
- court cases
- legislative hearings
- government oversight
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should the AG have policy influence?
- How to balance enforcement and policy?
Policy influence may be unavoidable in practice.