2008 Woodie Awards
Democrats question firings
Gonzales faces a challenging Congress
Sat Paul Goyal
Issue date: 3/26/07 Section: Voices
- Page 1 of 1
The current controversy over Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' role in the firings of eight federal prosecutors is a new challenge for the Bush administration.
The White House insists that the firings were appropriate and US attorneys serve at the pleasure of the President. The President is standing by the nation's top law enforcement official.
Democrats argue the prosecutors were forced out for political reasons. The House and Senate Judiciary Committees have authorized subpoenas for the White House aides to testify on the scandal.
Bush's offer to allow top officials, including Rove and former White House counsel Harriet Miers, to be questioned by lawmakers, but without transcripts and not under oath, is not acceptable to Democrats. Tony Snow told CNN that this offer was very "generous."
Everybody knows these are political appointments and all presidents have hired and fired people of their liking. Janet Reno fired all 93 attorneys when Bill Clinton came into office.
It is all about politics. Since the president has the executive powers to nominate judges, how can they go against the wishes of one who appoints them? I think the independence of the country's judicial system is at risk until the judges are nominated by one man. The judiciary should be totally free from the executive branch of our government so that the Department of Justice can enforce law without any fear or pressure.
In my opinion preserving the tradition, culture, and linguistic diversity of our marvelous nation should be the chief priority of any administration, irrespective of its political affiliation. Any official who has taken the oath to defend our constitution has the obligation to uphold the trust and perform the duty within the framework of the law.
America continues to be the most distinguished and spectacular nation because we function under the rule of law. Let us hope our politicians, administration, and the judiciary work together to deliver justice flawlessly and to all.
The White House insists that the firings were appropriate and US attorneys serve at the pleasure of the President. The President is standing by the nation's top law enforcement official.
Democrats argue the prosecutors were forced out for political reasons. The House and Senate Judiciary Committees have authorized subpoenas for the White House aides to testify on the scandal.
Bush's offer to allow top officials, including Rove and former White House counsel Harriet Miers, to be questioned by lawmakers, but without transcripts and not under oath, is not acceptable to Democrats. Tony Snow told CNN that this offer was very "generous."
Everybody knows these are political appointments and all presidents have hired and fired people of their liking. Janet Reno fired all 93 attorneys when Bill Clinton came into office.
It is all about politics. Since the president has the executive powers to nominate judges, how can they go against the wishes of one who appoints them? I think the independence of the country's judicial system is at risk until the judges are nominated by one man. The judiciary should be totally free from the executive branch of our government so that the Department of Justice can enforce law without any fear or pressure.
In my opinion preserving the tradition, culture, and linguistic diversity of our marvelous nation should be the chief priority of any administration, irrespective of its political affiliation. Any official who has taken the oath to defend our constitution has the obligation to uphold the trust and perform the duty within the framework of the law.
America continues to be the most distinguished and spectacular nation because we function under the rule of law. Let us hope our politicians, administration, and the judiciary work together to deliver justice flawlessly and to all.
Be the first to comment on this story