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    Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all. We seek to carry out this mission on behalf of the United States and the more than 18 million residents of our district, acting at all times with determination, professionalism, and integrity.