Being a lawyer is not merely a vocation. It is a public trust, and each of us has an obligation to give back to our communities.

While service in the Department of Justice is itself one of the highest forms of public service, the Department further strides to increase access to justice for all and to strengthen our communities.

What we have is an obligation to investigate whether a crime has been committed,

The good lawyer is the great salesman.

My earnest hope is that what we started in terms of building partnerships with communities across America will continue, that we will continue our efforts to reduce crime and violence.

Diversity is valued, and it is prized. We learn to appreciate each other and each other's struggles. From diversity, we draw our enormous and our lasting strength.