It is difficult to imagine a more compelling situation for appointing an independent counsel.
You turned down the White House request for a briefing on campaign finance reform.
I had told you, when we talked about it at the time... that I thought you were on very shaky grounds in not responding to a President's requ...
I think it was really unfortunate that you weren't consulted and at least given an opportunity to be heard about it.
It seemed to me a pretty no-brainer with respect to conflict, also protecting the integrity of the investigation.
Next to the President of the United States, there is no Federal officer more important than the Attorney General.
Independence is a very important item.
The Attorney General is unlike any other Cabinet officer whose duty is to carry out the President's policies. The Attorney General has the c...
I have not hesitated to oppose prominent members of my own party, asking pointed questions, which is the constitutional responsibility of a ...
Eric Holder made some terrible mistakes... But he did not understand, he did not authorize, he certainly did not execute this pardon.
You are a high-level professional, outstanding record, no doubt about your professional judgment.