Attorney General Todd Blanche delivered his inaugural address to the Justice Department workforce, pledging to make the department more faithful to its highest ideals. Blanche, who was confirmed as attorney general on Saturday, emphasized the importance of integrity and upholding the rule of law fairly and impartially.

Core Mission

Blanche reiterated the core principle of the Justice Department, which is to uphold the law without fear or favor. He thanked law enforcement agents and prosecutors for their daily work and expressed his commitment to respecting the role of the judiciary.

Blanche’s speech comes after a period of upheaval at the Justice Department, with firings, backlash in court, and accusations of political dealing on the president’s behalf. The attorney general’s message was one of unity, encouraging healthy debate and respect for different backgrounds, politics, and life experiences.

Blanche acknowledged that he will not make every decision correctly but promised to work hard, listen to ideas, and make adjustments as needed. He emphasized the importance of disagreement in making the best decisions as a department.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.