Although we've had attorney generals who view their job as serving the president and as an extension of the white house, i do not believe that's the job of the attorney general. for the attorney general's master is the people and the law, importantly, his job is to enforce federal law fairly and equally for all americans. which is why i was surprised that in april, you declared that the justice department, quote, is in a new area. this is the trump era, end quote. i want for a moment to explore with a few issues what you mean by that. and let me begin with voting rights. during your confirmati...