Gonzales resigns

Ronne · 08-27-2007, 08:32 AM

Bush ally Gonzales 'steps down'
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales
Alberto Gonzales is a long time friend of the president
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, embroiled in a row over the sacking of eight US attorneys, has resigned, reports quoting senior officials say.

Mr Gonzales, who reportedly submitted his resignation to the president on Friday, is expected to formally announce the move later on Monday.

Members of Congress have accused Mr Gonzalez of abuse of office over the sacking of federal prosecutors.

He is the latest in a run of senior officials to leave the White House.

The row over last year's firings, which critics in Congress claimed were politically motivated, has been rumbling for several months.

Mr Gonzales, the nation's top law-enforcement officer, has faced numerous calls to resign over the affair.

Lying claims

Opponents say he fired the attorneys for political reasons and later lied about the reason for their dismissal.

He testified before committees in both houses of Congress, but senators later said he lied under oath.

Mr Gonzales has repeatedly said that he did nothing wrong.

A long-time friend of President George W Bush, Mr Gonzales is the latest senior official to leave the White House as the president approaches the end of his second term in office.

Karl Rove, Mr Bush's most trusted and senior adviser, announced earlier this month that he was stepping down.

Paul Wolfowitz, president of the World Bank, agreed in May to step down amid a row over the hiring of his girlfriend.

Donald Rumsfeld, one of the lead architects of the Iraq war, quit as defence secretary after a Republican battering at the polls in November's mid-term election.

Link:BBC NEWS | Americas | Bush ally Gonzales 'steps down'

Not all that surprising really. Good or bad? Who knows, doubtful it will change much.

Cynno · 08-27-2007, 08:54 AM

This just keeps getting better and better.

Tomorrow he will come back and forget that he had resigned

Malakriss · 08-27-2007, 08:57 AM

I fully expect this guy to wind up in an 'accident' within two months. He's a very key person to hate from the administration.

roosta · 08-27-2007, 08:02 PM

BUT OWEN WILSON IS IN THE HOSPITAL

08-27-2007, 08:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ronne Hurrah for happenstance. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Harvard IL Posts: 4,166 -4 Internets	Gonzales resigns Bush ally Gonzales 'steps down' US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Alberto Gonzales is a long time friend of the president US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, embroiled in a row over the sacking of eight US attorneys, has resigned, reports quoting senior officials say. Mr Gonzales, who reportedly submitted his resignation to the president on Friday, is expected to formally announce the move later on Monday. Members of Congress have accused Mr Gonzalez of abuse of office over the sacking of federal prosecutors. He is the latest in a run of senior officials to leave the White House. The row over last year's firings, which critics in Congress claimed were politically motivated, has been rumbling for several months. Mr Gonzales, the nation's top law-enforcement officer, has faced numerous calls to resign over the affair. Lying claims Opponents say he fired the attorneys for political reasons and later lied about the reason for their dismissal. He testified before committees in both houses of Congress, but senators later said he lied under oath. Mr Gonzales has repeatedly said that he did nothing wrong. A long-time friend of President George W Bush, Mr Gonzales is the latest senior official to leave the White House as the president approaches the end of his second term in office. Karl Rove, Mr Bush's most trusted and senior adviser, announced earlier this month that he was stepping down. Paul Wolfowitz, president of the World Bank, agreed in May to step down amid a row over the hiring of his girlfriend. Donald Rumsfeld, one of the lead architects of the Iraq war, quit as defence secretary after a Republican battering at the polls in November's mid-term election. Link:BBC NEWS \| Americas \| Bush ally Gonzales 'steps down' Not all that surprising really. Good or bad? Who knows, doubtful it will change much. __________________

08-27-2007, 08:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
roosta Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 290 -3 Internets	BUT OWEN WILSON IS IN THE HOSPITAL __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same way in any country.

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08-27-2007, 08:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cynno Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 592 -21 Internets	This just keeps getting better and better. Tomorrow he will come back and forget that he had resigned