| Part 4 of 32 Senate Judiciary Committee with Alberto Gonzales. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales takes the oath and makes a statement. 7/24/07 KEEP IN MIND: Gonzales was given each and every question he would be asked beforehand. Nothing was a surprise - there was absolutely NO "GOTCHA!" Transcript of this portion of the hearing: LEAHY: Thank you very much. And I might mention Senator Specter has requested a hearing on OxyContin. And I think he's absolutely right on that. We will have one, at your request. Mr. Attorney General, please stand and raise your right hand. Do you solemnly swear that the testimony you will give at this time will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God? GONZALES: I do. LEAHY: Go ahead, Mr. Attorney General. GONZALES: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. LEAHY: I should note before you start that there will be a series of votes around 10:20 and I'll consult with Senator Specter how best to continue during that time. At most, we will try to limit the break. Go ahead. GONZALES: I understand, Mr. Chairman. I do have the great pleasure to work with over 100000 dedicated public servants at the Department of Justice. I admire the dedication to pursue justice for all Americans. GONZALES: The department's many accomplishments are, in reality, their accomplishments. As attorney general, I have worked with these fine men and women to keep our country safe from terrorists, our neighborhoods safe from violent crime and our children safe ... |
