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Holder pledges no politics at Justice
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Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor
February 3, 2009 10:16 AM
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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What a wonderful change IF he follows through on his word!!!
I was curious. If Joe Biden swears someone in, isn't it ironic he's reading someone else's writing? Not that Hairplug Joe would ever plagiarize or anything....
This is the moment we have all been waiting for and we must seize this opportunity to seek justice for all of those who have lost their lives and for our country to establish the rule of law and to ensure that no one is above the law. Call Eric Holder today at 202-514-2001 and tell him to appoint an Independent Special Prosecutor to Investigate the Crimes of the Bush Administration
No politics? This is a man who has no regard for the Constitution. Like many others, he'll pay it lip service only when it suits his personal agenda. He can't keep this promise unless he quits.