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One of the key exchanges in the hearing centered around the nominee's commitment to avoiding political bias in the Department of Justice. The nominee was asked to provide assurances that the Justice Department would not pursue investigations of political adversaries during their tenure. The response emphasized that any prosecution would be based on facts and the law rather than political affiliations. The nominee stated firmly, "no one will be prosecuted or investigated because they are a political opponent," signaling a commitment to a fair interpretation of justice.