In an interview last week, Barr said he was "prepared" for the criticism that would likely follow his decision in the Flynn case.

"I also think it's sad that nowadays these partisan feelings are so strong that people have lost any sense of justice," Barr told CBS. "And the groups that usually worry about civil liberties and making sure that there's proper procedures followed and standards set seem to be ignoring it and willing to destroy people's lives and see great injustices done."

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