Eric Holder

Decisions to decline prosecutions or not go forward with cases are made strictly on that basis, not with regard to political persuasion.

We have the need for additional bed space. It is a question of safety not only for the prisoners, but for also the guards who work in these facilities.

The decisions were made only on the basis of the facts, the law, and the principles that we have to apply.

I think that given what we saw in Tucson and the impact that these kinds of magazines can have, I think we should examine whether or not we want to go back to the ban that we had on them previously.

Cooperation from Muslim Americans and Arab Americans has been absolutely essential in identifying and preventing terrorist threats.

Those who characterize the FBI's activities as entrapment simply do not have their facts straight.

What we did with regard to DOMA was extremely unique and not indicative of any desire or lack of desire on the part of the Department to do what it traditionally has done, which is defend the constitutionality of statutes.

no aspect of our work is more important or more urgent than protecting the safety of the American people and strengthening our national security.

The growing number of young Americans being radicalized and willing to take up arms against our country, keeps him awake at night.

the mission of the ATF and the mission to which they are dedicated is to stop the flow of guns into Mexico.

I appreciate your recognition of the Department's critical mission, and I thank you, in particular, for your support of the fiscal year 2010 Supplemental Emergency Border Security Act and the fiscal year 2010 Supplemental Disaster Relief…

Given the history of discrimination that gays and lesbians have experienced in this country, it was our belief the President accepted the recommendation that I made to him--that a heightened level of scrutiny was appropriate.

this alleged bomb plot could have been extremely deadly. But thanks to the help of alert citizens and the outstanding work of FBI agents and their Federal, State, and local law enforcement partners, it was foiled.

letting guns walk is not something that is acceptable.

the uncertainty that this process has entailed has had a negative impact on morale throughout the Department.

I am greatly concerned about that. This has a negative impact on our ability to do the job that the American people expect from the Department of Justice.

President Obama has ordered the Justice Department to stop defending the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act. Now, the act defines marriage as only between a man and a woman. Attorney General Eric Holder says the president has…

The President has concluded that classifications based on sexual orientation should be scrutinized with higher standards.

Attorney General Eric Holder says he's authorizing significant actions to investigate the document dump.

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 life sentence in Scotland and not be…

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

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.

I'm glad that Attorney General Eric Holder is thinking about criminal charges. If it was up to me, they'd be going to the hoosegow, headed to the slammer.

If we find evidence of illegal behavior, we will be extremely forceful in our response.