Garland delivers farewell address at Justice Department

Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered his farewell address to the Justice Department before President-elect Donald Trump's administration begins. Garland called for discretion in enforcing the law and referenced the Watergate scandal that plagued the Richard Nixon administration.

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Garland cautions against abuse of DOJ power in farewell address

Attorney General Merrick Garland gave a tearful goodbye while warning of the risks of "grave injustice" for those who abuse the Justice Department's power. Much of Garland's parting remarks were a ...
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Garland stresses importance of 'independent Justice Department' in farewell speech

Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered his farewell address to the Department of Justice and emphasized the importance of the department's independence and reflected on his years of service.
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Biden delivers farewell address to the Department of Defense

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Biden delivers farewell remarks at Department of Defense

President Biden addressed the Department of Defense days before he hands over the White House to President-elect Donald Trump. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
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Merrick Garland rebukes 'unfounded attacks' on Justice Department officials in farewell speech

In a farewell speech to Justice Department staffers, outgoing Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday appeared to rebuke attacks from President-elect Donald Trump and his allies who have ...
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Biden to deliver a farewell address to the nation on Wednesday

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the country next Wednesday, the White House announced on Friday.
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