Reaction from Coloradans on the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales:
“By offering his resignation now, Alberto Gonzales has acted in the best interest of the nation. After a contentious year at the Justice Department, the attorney general’s resignation seems to be fitting at this time.”—Sen. Wayne Allard, R-Colo.
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“… I am hopeful that the American people can have their confidence restored in the Department of Justice. This is an opportunity for a fresh start, and I look forward to the president bringing new leadership to a Department that has become overly politicized.”—Sen. Ken Salazar, D-Colo.
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“Above all, the American people need an Attorney General who is honest and truthful. The resignation of Attorney General Gonzales, is, therefore, a welcome opportunity for President Bush to reach out in a bipartisan way and restore integrity and effective leadership to the Department of Justice.”—Rep. Mark Udall, D-Colo., and a candidate for U.S. Senate.
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“… I am pleased he has finally (resigned). Now, I call on the Democrats in the Senate to avoid playing politics as usual and hold a quick, fair and honest confirmation process.”—Rep. Marilyn Musgrave, R-Colo.
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“The attorney general has not only lost the confidence of Congress, but has also abused the trust of the American people. It is crucial that President Bush use this opportunity to nominate a candidate who will restore the public’s trust in our judicial system.”—Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo.
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“Attorney General Gonzales’ resignation is long overdue. His lack of truth and candor to Congress and the American people has eroded public confidence in our justice system.”—Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Colo.
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“As so often happens in politics, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has been criticized relentlessly. … Over time, the record of what he has actually accomplished as the nation’s first Hispanic attorney general will probably be more balanced.”—U.S. Attorney Toy Eid.
