Eric Holder

We saw from Zazi, from Headley, from Abdulmutallab, people who cut deals so that they would have an ability to share information.

I said that they only have the same rights within a courtroom.

But we have to deal with a deadline that with all due respect, that I think was artificially short.

It is an if, it is not going to happen. But if that were to be the case, he would not be released.

I will certainly take that recommendation into consideration.

It is ultimately my decision in consultation with the Secretary of Defense.

I wouldn't say it is the only recruitment tool, but I would certainly say that...

I acted with the knowledge and consent of other relevant government departments and agencies.

I will supply you with those 300 names and what they were convicted of. I will be glad to do that.

We are at war, and we will use every instrument of national power--civilian, military, law enforcement, intelligence, diplomatic, and others--to win.

A revitalized, reinvigorated Civil Rights Division that I believe in some ways is the conscience of the Justice Department remains a priority for me.

I personally think that we should involve Congress in that process, that we should interact with, I guess in the first instance, this Committee in crafting a law on detention process or program.

I believe that he does. I have not had a direct conversation with him.

I mean, certainly we have thought, I have thought about that possibility.

The determination that I make on where I think we can best try these cases does not depend on the whims or the desires of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.

No. What I said was that happens very, very rarely.

My paramount concern is the safety of the American people and the preservation of American values.

There are no political consequences; there are no political litmus tests with regard to case decisions.

I think there is no question that there is a greater experiential base on Article III courts.

We would seek the approval of Congress--hold hearings, however that is to be done--to ensure that the mechanisms that we put in place have the support, perhaps generated by the executive branch, but have the support of the legislative…

The position of the administration is that there should be a basis for law enforcement to share information about gun purchases.

Due to the vigilance of our law enforcement and intelligence agencies, we have uncovered and averted a number of serious threats to domestic and international security.

This is an ultimate law enforcement tool, and the ability to process these kits... will solve cases.

It is time. It is past time to finally act.

It was a policy decision.