washingtonindependent.com - 2/19/2009
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Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales appeared at a forum on Republicans and the Hispanic vote at the Capitol Hill Club this morning, getting a standing ovation from the crowd when he was pointed out by the moderator. As Gonzales left, I asked him whether he would participate in a ...
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So Miguel Tejada, the shortstop for the Houston
Astros, has been charged with lying to Congressional investigators
about the use of steroids in baseball. That news put us in mind of someone two other people who are suspected of lying to Congress, ...
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Gonzo Worried About "Politicization"
Talking Points Memo —
... David Weigel caught up with former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales at a Republican event on the Hill this morning and asked if we would cooperate with Sen. Patrick Leahy's proposed truth commission, should that come to pass. Saying he would, Gonzo elaborated: ...
Alberto Gonzales: Ill Cooperate with Leahy Truth Commission
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News —
... in the future, Im not going to comment on that, but that is what Ive done in the past. Gonzales went further: I think only a fool would be unconcerned about any kind of commission or investigation in this political town and in this political climate. Having said that, again, because I feel like Ive got nothing to hide and Ive done nothing wrong, Im not worried about the truth, so long as what were talking about is the truth and things dont become politicized. Read more: http://washingtonindependent.com/30741/alberto-gonzales...
Alberto Gonzales willing to 'cooperate'
Political Animal —
ALBERTO GONZALES WILLING TO 'COOPERATE'.... We don't yet know whether, and in what form, there will be an investigation of alleged Bush administration wrongdoing. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Pat Leahy (D-Vt.) has raised the specter of a "truth commission," but nothing's imminent. David Weigel caught up with former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales today and asked whether he would participate in a probe along the lines of what Leahy has proposed. "My view has always been to be as cooperative as possible," said Gonzales, "and that's what I've been with respect to ...
Gonzo Says He'll Cooperate with Leahy Commission
Daily Kos —
... Dave Weigel had a chance to talk with shamed former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales this morning, asking him about a potential truth commission: ...
Quote For The Day III
The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan —
... "I think only a fool would be unconcerned about any kind of commission
or investigation in this political town and in this political climate.
Having said that, again, because I feel like I’ve got nothing to hide
and I’ve done nothing wrong, I’m not worried about the truth, so long
as what we’re talking about is the truth and things don’t become
politicized," - Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. ...
'Does it pay more than McDonald's?'
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Alberto Gonzales: I’ll Cooperate with Leahy Truth Commission
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We got strong feedback from many of you after we showed you what Attorney General Eric Holder had to say about race in America yesterday. Holder struck a chord with some, but not everyone after calling us "a nation of cowards" for avoiding a real ...
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