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It is the duty under the law for this office to defend the state when it gets sued — even if I personally disagree with the public policy.

North Carolina Att. Gen. Roy Cooper, on his role defending GOP-supported laws, like those about voter identification and gay marriage, that he publicly disagrees with.

North Carolina Att. Gen. Roy Cooper, on his role defending GOP-supported laws, like those about  voter identification and gay marriage, that he publicly disagrees with.

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.