Gonzales to Congress: Move on
In testimony prepared for delivery before the House Judiciary Committee tomorrow, Alberto Gonzales says it's time to move on from the controversy over the firing of eight -- or was it nine? -- U.S. attorneys last year. "Recent events must not deter us from our mission," Gonzales will say. "I ask the committee to join me in that commitment and that re-dedication."
As the Associated Press says, that's going to be a "tough sell."
Indeed, with investigators still working the case for the Senate Judiciary Committee, the House Judiciary Committee and the Justice Department itself, even the White House is having a hard time getting on board Gonzales' "move on" train. From today's White House press briefing:
Reporter: Does the president think it's time to move on?
Tony Snow: Well, look, this is certainly being vetted and members of Congress are taking a look at it, but he still supports the attorney general fully and wholly.
Reporter: Does the president think it's time to move on from this controversy, or does he think there's still some things need looking into?
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