Leahy Says DOJ Scandal Harmed National Security

[L. Coyote]

Leahy Says DOJ Scandal Harmed National Security
By Andrew Tilghman - July 28, 2008 - http://tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/07/leahy_says_doj.php


Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said the politicization in the Bush Administration's Department of Justice posed a threat to national security.

Responding to today's report from the DOJ Inspector General, Leahy said in a statement:

"The report reveals decisions to reject qualified, experienced applicants to work on counterterrorism issues in favor of a less experienced attorney on the basis of political ideology. Rather than strengthening our national security, the Department of Justice appears to have bent to the political will of the administration. Further, the report reveals that the 'principal source' for politically vetted candidates considered for important positions as immigration judges was the White House- a clear indication of the untoward political influence of the Bush administration on traditionally non-political appointments."

Leahy went on to criticize former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales .....

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Chairs Conyers, Sánchez Consider Criminal Referral on DoJ Politicization Report
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x3688879

[pleah]

1. Yeah, criticize them, consider criminal referrals,

hey, how about another strongly worded letter, that'll show'em!
:eyes:

[L. Coyote]

2. Why hasn't the DoJ already brought charges? It is their job!!!

Why do the Dems even need to mention this? Why isn't a grand jury already returning charges?

[Disturbed]

3. Why hasn't the DoJ already brought charges?

Could it be because Busholini & his Neo Fascist Regime controls the DOJ?

[pleah]

4. That's true, but, can't they appoint a special counsel or something?

:shrug:

[L. Coyote]

5. DoJ can, but that will be the day.

The important point to consider is that the DoJ is corrupted.
That does not mean the Congressional branch can start doing their job.

Somehow, the Constitution framers did not think criminals would control the Executive branch.

[pleah]

6. So, we are basically screwed until we get these thugs out of the White House.

Why am I not surprised.:eyes: