Eric Holder actually said...

"Attorney General Holder was adamant that assurances had been given to the United States Government that any person convicted would serve his sentence in Scotland."

"the Department of Justice, at the highest levels and in every communication, has made clear our unwavering position that, once the conviction was obtained, Megrahi should serve the entirety of his lif..."

"the United States is at war with a vicious enemy who targets our soldiers on the battlefield in Afghanistan and our civilians on the streets here at home."

"prosecuting these enemies in Federal criminal courts is in many instances our strongest tool to gain not only intelligence but also convictions."