Attorney general Quote by Zephyr Teachout

In some states, the attorney general is appointed, but in New York state it's an independently elected position. The New York attorney general has…

— Zephyr Teachout

The Office of Attorney General should be independent and the Office of Attorney General should have the power to investigate without the approval of…

— Letitia James

The responsibility of the attorney general is to change things and bring us closer to the ideals expressed in our founding documents.

— Eric Holder

The constitutional and political importance of the law office of the Attorney General is such that you can't just job share, and you can't…

— Suella Braverman

The job of the Attorney General is very specific. My roll, as the legal adviser, is to defend the constitutionality of the laws as…

— Jeffrey Chiesa

Attorneys general, district attorneys, and federal prosecutors have a responsibility to separate their politics from their law enforcement powers.

— Richard Grenell

The Attorney General is the state's chief consumer advocate, fighting to protect the financial security of all Illinoisans.

— Lisa Madigan

I see the job of attorney general as the single most important legal office in the country when you can't trust the federal government.

— Zephyr Teachout

I do want to make clear that I am personally committed to the integrity of the Department of Justice. Since becoming acting attorney general,…

— Matthew Whitaker

My attorney general will restore the integrity of the Department of Justice which has been severely questioned.

— Donald Trump

Americans deserve an attorney general that will be honest with them, they deserve an attorney general who will uphold the basic standards of political…

— John Cornyn

Although the attorney general is a part of the president's team, you're really separate and apart. You have a special responsibility as the nation's…

— Eric Holder