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In reply to the discussion: How Eric Holder Facilitated the Most Unjust Presidential Pardon in American History [View all]"I'd ask you what you thought about Holder's role in the pardon of Marc Rich, but I know exactly the type of response you'd post, so I won't bother."
...gives a shit? This is simply a hit on Holder. The only people interested are those who always hated the man. People with any objectivity don't give a shit about these type of attacks.
At one time, Republicans indicated that they wanted to give Mr. Holder a rough confirmation ride to signal their political viability at a time when Democrats control the White House and both houses of Congress.
But the effort never gained much traction. Senator Patrick J. Leahy, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, noted Monday that his panel had voted to approve the Holder nomination by 17 to 2, with most Republicans voting in favor.
That strong, bipartisan vote in favor was a statement that members from both sides of the aisle recognize that Mr. Holder has the character, integrity and independence to be Attorney General, said Mr. Leahy, a Vermont Democrat. It is a statement that we all want to restore the integrity and competence of the Justice Department and to restore another critical component the American peoples confidence in federal law enforcement.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/03/us/politics/03holder.html
But the effort never gained much traction. Senator Patrick J. Leahy, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, noted Monday that his panel had voted to approve the Holder nomination by 17 to 2, with most Republicans voting in favor.
That strong, bipartisan vote in favor was a statement that members from both sides of the aisle recognize that Mr. Holder has the character, integrity and independence to be Attorney General, said Mr. Leahy, a Vermont Democrat. It is a statement that we all want to restore the integrity and competence of the Justice Department and to restore another critical component the American peoples confidence in federal law enforcement.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/03/us/politics/03holder.html
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How Eric Holder Facilitated the Most Unjust Presidential Pardon in American History [View all]
cali
Jul 2013
OP
I think Clapper and Bernanke need to go but there is no chance. And here comes Comey.
rhett o rick
Jul 2013
#34
And people are hoping that this guy will bring civil rights charge against Zimmerman
tularetom
Jul 2013
#3
He started out corrupt, covering for Chiquitas murder of thousands of workers
Catherina
Jul 2013
#12
"Since then, Bill Clinton hasn’t stopped apologizing for the pardons of Marc Rich and Pincus Green"
ProSense
Jul 2013
#4
He also facilitated the dismissal of the conviction against Republican Sen. Stevens in Alaska
sabrina 1
Jul 2013
#5
+1 The ruling class couldn't care less about what color jersey they wear.
Egalitarian Thug
Jul 2013
#30
Almost all the President's appointments are from the corporate and banking
xtraxritical
Jul 2013
#28
I think he is busying working on the pardons of Bush and the gang. Just sayin. nm
rhett o rick
Jul 2013
#35
Beg to differ, big-time. TMUPPIAH = Poppy's pardon of the Iran-Contra traitors.
WinkyDink
Jul 2013
#38