Eric Holder actually said...

"I believe that they are correct that it is constitutional. It is an appropriate use in a constitutional sense of the Government's power."

"I think we have to understand that, if used appropriately, they can serve a useful purpose."

"Our ability to help our State and local partners with regard to grants is impacted."

"I think we want to make this a pretty wide-ranging interaction with those people who have been critical of Section 215."