Sunday, January 16, 2005
Gonzales Nomination
Much to the dismay of the nation and world, the 'yes-men' in the Senate are poised to confirm Alberto Gonzales as Attorney General...
- Center for Constitutional Rights: "Oppose the Gonzales Nomination"
Washington Post editorial (16 Jan 2005):
Despite a poor performance at his confirmation hearing, Alberto R. Gonzales appears almost certain to be confirmed by the Senate as attorney general. Senators of both parties declared themselves dissatisfied with Mr. Gonzales's lack of responsiveness to questions about his judgments as White House counsel on the detention of foreign prisoners. Some expressed dismay at his reluctance to state that it is illegal for American personnel to use torture, or for the president to order it. A number of senators clearly believe, as we do, that Mr. Gonzales bears partial responsibility for decisions that have led to shocking, systematic and ongoing violations of human rights by the United States. Most apparently intend to vote for him anyway. At a time when nominees for the Cabinet can be disqualified because of their failure to pay taxes on a nanny's salary, this reluctance to hold Mr. Gonzales accountable is shameful. He does not deserve to be confirmed as attorney general... full piece
- US papers discuss the potential attorney general (7 Jan 2005, The Guardian)
- Gonzales testimony