Holder pledges no politics at Justice
Vice President Joe Biden, swearing in Eric Holder as the nation's first African-American attorney general this morning, gave voice again to criticisms of the Bush administration's Justice Department.
Biden and other critics say that Alberto Gonzales, in particular, politicized the department and represented the White House's interests over the interests of justice.
"No politics and no ideology," Biden vowed, promising that Holder will be "the people's lawyer."
"Americans need a great Department of Justice," Biden added.
Holder, who was confirmed by the Senate Monday evening on a 75-21 vote, said he would bring a "new day" and there would be "no place for political favoritism."
Holder also recognized the history of his appointment, saying that his journey shows the promise in America.
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