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A searchable collection of documented public statements from people covered by the Kakistocracy Files.

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112 quotes from Pam Bondi
“I was an advocate for the campaign.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025   •   Discussing her work for Trump's campaign in Pennsylvania following the 2020 election.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“At one point, we asked Jay Clayton in the Southern District of New York to open an investigation.”
— Pam Bondi
May 29, 2026   •   Discussing an Epstein-related investigation during a transcribed congressional interview.
House Oversight Committee transcribed interview
“He was duly sworn in, and he is the president of the United States.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025   •   Referring to President Joe Biden.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“We will prosecute terrorists wherever they may hide.”
— Pam Bondi
August 15, 2025
U.S. Department of Justice
“It's vital to addressing the emerging threats to religious liberty.”
— Pam Bondi
June 16, 2025
U.S. Department of Justice
“I don't know whether that's still open or not.”
— Pam Bondi
May 29, 2026   •   Referring to the investigation she said had been requested of the Southern District of New York.
House Oversight Committee transcribed interview
“The DOJ will use every legal and constitutional tool available.”
— Pam Bondi
June 16, 2025   •   Discussing protection of religious liberty.
U.S. Department of Justice
“I will not target people simply because of their political affiliation.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025
Senate Judiciary Committee
“We're all so worried about Liz Cheney, senator.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025   •   Said during an exchange with Sen. Adam Schiff.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“Today's charges are designed to dismantle the United Cartels.”
— Pam Bondi
August 15, 2025
U.S. Department of Justice
“Special prosecutors have been abused in the past on both sides.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025
Senate Judiciary Committee
“The ruling is a landmark victory.”
— Pam Bondi
April 17, 2025   •   Referring to the government's antitrust case against Google concerning digital advertising technology.
U.S. Department of Justice
“Wedding collaborates closely with the Sinaloa Cartel.”
— Pam Bondi
November 20, 2025   •   Bondi describing federal allegations against Ryan James Wedding.
DOJ/FBI press briefing
“It was an honor to spend time with Paul Anderson and his team.”
— Pam Bondi
February 17, 2025   •   Following a national-security and anti-human-trafficking briefing at Port Tampa Bay.
U.S. Department of Justice
“The Department of Justice must be independent and must act independently.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025
Senate Judiciary Committee
“I'm not going to be bullied by you, Senator Padilla.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025
Senate Judiciary Committee
“If Gavin Newsom isn't going to keep California safe, we are.”
— Pam Bondi
June 12, 2025   •   Bondi was discussing the federal response to protests in Los Angeles.
Remarks to reporters
“I accept the results.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025   •   Referring to the certified results of the 2020 presidential election.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“I don't believe he has an enemies list.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025   •   Referring to Kash Patel.
Senate Judiciary Committee
“I don't have to say anything.”
— Pam Bondi
January 15, 2025
Senate Judiciary Committee