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Janet Reno was an American public servant who made history as the first woman to serve as the United States Attorney General, holding the position from 1993 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton. Reno was known for her strong and independent approach to law enforcement and justice. During her tenure, she oversaw several high-profile cases, including the investigation into the Waco siege and the prosecution of the Oklahoma City bombers. Reno's dedication to public service and her trailblazing role as a female leader in government have left a lasting impact on American legal history.

"We tried our best for the longest time to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the matter, and at each step, we were thwarted by those that said, No, we will not turn the boy over to his father."


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"If somebody thinks I have an integrity problem, then the honest thing to do is to tell me what they think it is and let me address it."



"It was not the president's responsibility to run a law enforcement operation. It was ours."



"I would like to explore and see this country. I have had so many opportunities to see it from the air! I would like to climb the mountains that I wished I could climb at the time but had to get back to Washington."



"The president really shouldn't be involved in terms of dictating what course the investigation should take."


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