Eric Holder actually said...

I think Secretary Napolitano and I both agree that coordination between DHS and the Justice Department has not necessarily been as good as i...

The Department is responsible for defending the interests of the United States according to the law; ensuring public safety against threats ...

We are not going to put at risk the safety of the people of this country in any determination we make.

We would obviously be consulting with State and local officials, and Federal officials to do that.