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Likely New AG Nominee Holder Spoke of Holding Weepy Reno in Arms
November 18, 2008 6:02 PM
In April 2000, then-Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder appeared on "Good Morning America" where he discussed the controversial raid on the home of Elian Gonzalez's Miami relatives to seize the child and return him to Cuba.
And he told Diane Sawyer about an unusual behind-the-scenes moment he shared with Attorney General Janet Reno.
"At the conclusion of this, I closed the door, at the time of the raid, and I held the attorney general in my arms, and she wept," Holder said. "She did not want this to happen. She cares a great deal about that community, and hoped and prayed that there was a way in which this thing could have been worked out, short of the enforcement action that she very reluctantly had to order."
Holder has now emerged as President-elect Obama's top pick to be attorney general. President-elect Obama has made it clear he'd like to appoint Holder, and Holder has expressed interest in the job, though the process is still moving forward with vetting and transition officials assessing how difficult Holder's confirmation hearing might be, given his involvement in the Gonzalez saga and the Marc Rich pardon.
The early word is he seems confirmable.
- jpt
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As was once said THE MORE THINGS CHANGE THE MORE THEY REMAIN THE SAME There will be no real changes in the DISTRICT of CRINIMALS
Posted by: FLU-BIRD | Nov 23, 2008 12:19:44 AM
Obama will certainly bring about change, but give him some time. He's not a magician to bring the country back to what it was when Clinton left. The Bush administration(the trouble maker) must be laughing while he walks out that door and leave such a messed up country and the whole world suffering as a result of the games he played. That's where the inexperience began, and not with the incoming president.
Posted by: Sandra | Nov 20, 2008 11:33:19 PM
What Change? Obama has pick over 80% of the same cabinet members/political players during the Clinton Admin? Or does Change mean increased taxes, more bailouts and more spending???
Posted by: Tom | Nov 20, 2008 6:43:48 PM
Obamas change coming soon! Yes things are bad, but Obama is going to change that. He is going to make things worse.
You can not tax the country into prosperity, Michigan is living proof of such an idiot idea.
Posted by: Mltucker | Nov 20, 2008 12:46:11 PM
HAHAHAHAHA Heres exactly what you fools voted for (change)this idot is just like every other politcian to date who promises you one thing then does the oppisite.You should have already known this by the way JOE THE PLUMBER was treated, if you thought that was something just wait and see whats next I GARUNTEE YOU WONT LIKE IT.The only change you will get is whats left under your cushions of you chair.YOU IDOTS VOTED THIS IDOT IN NOW REAP WHAT YOU SOW and shut up
Posted by: james | Nov 20, 2008 11:35:23 AM
GO OBAMA ! You're the ONE ! I believe in what you are doing for our country. This is a very unstable time in our history. We need the best cabinet and the most honest and hard-working people that is available. Thank you for doing your best for us. God Bless you and God Bless the USA ********
Posted by: Annie | Nov 20, 2008 10:44:54 AM
Two years of this guy and a Dem dominated congress will bring the country back to it's senses. Midterms will be a sweep..I hope the lefties push Barry real hard to fulfill his campaign promises..Heck of a show coming up..I got my wide screen and popcorn ready..LOL
Posted by: Mike | Nov 20, 2008 9:57:17 AM
What do we gain by knowing this? I'm tired of hearing about Sarah Palin's baby. I'm tired of hearing about John McCain's divorce. I'm tired of hearing about Cindy McCain's drug addiction. I'm tired of hearing about Obama's coke use as a student. I'm tired of hearing about Michelle's Princeton thesis.
Can we move on to the problem solving part of politics and spend less time on the personal drivel?
Posted by: Brooklyn Democrat | Nov 20, 2008 9:38:00 AM
Kevin, you guys all ridiculed Mc
Cain because he was "old and out of touch". Well, guess what? All these people your Saviour is picking are "old and out of touch", too.
Posted by: Sue - FL | Nov 20, 2008 9:08:10 AM
Eric Holder, didn't he help Janet Reno burn those people alive in Waco Texas just because they didn't like the way they were worshipping?
Posted by: Craig Bethenhoff | Nov 20, 2008 9:05:21 AM
Change = Clinton Cabinet
Posted by: Superpower | Nov 20, 2008 4:19:07 AM
How the left criticized Pres. Bush for picking advisors and Cabinet posts people that served under Regan and Bush sr. Now the Chosen One, Our Lord and Savior b.o. picks Former Clinton Aids and there is no problem?
Posted by: Kurt Anderson | Nov 19, 2008 5:08:35 PM
Did Reno weep after she burned alive 76 American citizens at Waco including 21 children?
One of the excuses Reno had for murdering them was the false claim that they had illegal weapons.
Ironic isn't it that they were slaugheterd for availing themselves of their 2nd Amendment rights? The Davidians bought the weapons precisely because they feared the Clinton / Reno fascism.
Holder is notorious for his anti-gun fanaticism. Wake up people, your erosion of rights is about to begin
Posted by: Fred Schwartz | Nov 19, 2008 9:17:34 AM
Holder holding a sobbing Janet Reno, paints a not so pretty picture. Here is a woman who is suppose to be a top law enforcer crying , over her own actions.. oh boohoohoo. How many others did you cause to cry Janet Reno, over Waco Diaster?
Posted by: Anne | Nov 19, 2008 9:14:50 AM
I think Eric Holder should be confirmed as Attorney General because he has demonstrated his personal courage, i.e., ANYONE who would take Bigfoot (aka 'Shakes the Clown') in their arms has nerves of steel and fears NOTHING! LOL
Posted by: Mark Jessup | Nov 19, 2008 8:58:06 AM
The more things "change" the more they stay the same. LOL.
That's what you get for worshipping an idol with feet of clay: all idols fall down!
This one hasn't even gotten into the White House temple, but he's already proving he's a politician and not the promised Messiah.
That hissing noise you hear is the sound of Obama's rhetoric balloon deflating.
Posted by: J Cline | Nov 19, 2008 8:07:23 AM
Hope and change.
Posted by: Joanne600 | Nov 19, 2008 7:37:44 AM
Isn't this the Holder fellow that helped pardon Marc Rich? The scoundrel who fled to Switzerland after being charged with tax fraud, evading taxes and illegal oil deals with Iran when they were holding American citizens as hostages? This is sad!
Posted by: Mihan | Nov 19, 2008 5:20:36 AM
Could we just wait until the man gets in office before we judge? Would you be happy if he hired someone like me? You know, unheard of, with two years of college, working for county government? Yay! Nicole Dawson for Attorney General. Would that be change you can believe?
Posted by: Nicole Dixson | Nov 19, 2008 12:39:10 AM
Could we justlook head in a bright future. Or are we too small minded and backwards.
Posted by: sARA | Nov 19, 2008 12:35:45 AM
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