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| In office February 3, 2005 – September 17, 2007 |
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| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | John Ashcroft |
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| Born | August 4, 1955 San Antonio, Texas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Rice University |
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Alberto R. The United States Attorney General is the head of the United States Department of Justice (see) concerned with legal affairs and is the chief law enforcement Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. John David Ashcroft (born May 9 1942) is an American Politician who was the 79th United States Attorney General. Michael Bernard Mukasey (mjuːˈkeɪzi(born July 28, 1941)is an American lawyer currently the 81st Attorney General of the United States, and Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. Alma mater is Latin for "nourishing mother" It was used in Ancient Rome as a title for the mother Goddess, and in Medieval William Marsh Rice University (commonly called Rice University and opened in 1912 as The William Marsh Rice Institute for the Advancement of Letters Science and Art Gonzales (born August 4, 1955) is an American jurist who served as the 80th Attorney General of the United States. Events 70 - The Destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans. Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) The United States of America —commonly referred to as the JURIST is an online legal news service hosted by the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, written by founder Professor Bernard Hibbitts and a staff of more than The United States Attorney General is the head of the United States Department of Justice (see) concerned with legal affairs and is the chief law enforcement The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Gonzales was appointed to the post in February 2005 by President George W. Bush. George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. Gonzales was the first Hispanic to serve as United States Attorney General. Hispanic (hispano hispánico hispânico Hispānus adjective from ''Hispānia'', the Roman name for the Iberian Peninsula) is a term that historically While Bush was Governor of Texas, Gonzales had served as his general counsel, and subsequently he served as Secretary of State of Texas and then on the Texas Supreme Court. Governors of Texas The Secretary of State of Texas is one of six state officials designated by the Texas Constitution to form the Executive Department of that U The Texas Supreme Court is the court of last resort for non-criminal matters (including Juvenile delinquency which the law considers to be a civil matter and not criminal From 2001 to 2005, Gonzales served in the Bush Administration as White House Counsel. The White House Counsel is a staff appointee of the President of the United States. [1] Amid several controversies and allegations of perjury before Congress, on August 27, 2007 Gonzales announced his resignation as Attorney General, effective September 17, 2007. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [2][3]
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Personal background
Alberto Gonzales was born to a Catholic family[4] in San Antonio, Texas, and raised in Humble, a town outside of Houston. Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. Humble is a city in Harris County, Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area He was the second of eight children born to Pablo and Maria Gonzales. His father, who died in 1982, was a construction worker. In the fields of Architecture and Civil engineering, construction is a process that consists of the Building or assembling of Infrastructure According to Gonzales, no immigration documentation exists for three of his grandparents and thus they may have entered and resided in the United States illegally. Illegal immigration to the United States refers to the act of foreign nationals voluntarily resettling in the United States in violation of U [5]
An honors student at MacArthur High School in unincorporated Harris County, Gonzales enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1973, for a four year term of enlistment, serving two years at Fort Yukon, Alaska before released from active duty to be a cadet at the United States Air Force Academy. An honors student is a Student recognized for achieving high Grades or high marks in their course work MacArthur High School, located at 4400 Aldine Mail Route in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States Fort Yukon is a city in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area in the U Alaska ( Аляска Alyaska) is a state in the United States of America, in the northwest of the North American continent The United States Air Force Academy ( USAFA or Air Force) is an accredited college for the undergraduate education of officers for the United States Air Prior to beginning his third year at the academy, which would have caused him to incur a further service obligation, he left the Academy and was allowed out of his enlistment contract, then he transferred to Rice University in Houston, where he was a member of Lovett College and earned a bachelor's degree in political science in 1979, impressing the long-time faculty there as an excellent student. William Marsh Rice University (commonly called Rice University and opened in 1912 as The William Marsh Rice Institute for the Advancement of Letters Science and Art A bachelor's degree is usually an Undergraduate Academic degree awarded for a course or major that generally lasts for three four or in some cases and Political science is a branch of Social sciences that deals with the theory and practice of Politics and the description and analysis of Political systems [6] He then earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Harvard Law School in 1982. Juris Doctor (abbreviated JD or JD, from the Latin, Teacher of Law) is a first professional graduate degree and Professional Harvard Law School (also known as Harvard Law or HLS) is one of the professional Graduate schools of Harvard University.
Gonzales has been married twice: he and his first wife, Diane Clemens, divorced in 1985; he and his second wife, Rebecca Turner Gonzales, have three sons.
Career
Gonzales was an attorney in private practice from 1982 until 1994 with the Houston law firm Vinson and Elkins, where he became a partner. An attorney at law (or attorney-at-law) in the United States is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute Vinson & Elkins LLP (or V&E) is an international Law firm with offices in 13 major energy financial and political centers worldwide including Houston In 1994, he was named general counsel to then-Texas Governor George W. Bush, rising to become Secretary of State of Texas in 1997 and finally to be named to the Texas Supreme Court in 1999, both appointments made by Governor Bush. Governors of Texas George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. The Secretary of State of Texas is one of six state officials designated by the Texas Constitution to form the Executive Department of that U The Texas Supreme Court is the court of last resort for non-criminal matters (including Juvenile delinquency which the law considers to be a civil matter and not criminal
Outside of his political and legal career, Gonzales was active in the community. He was a board director of the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast from 1993 to 1994, and President of Leadership Houston during this same period. United Way of America, based in Alexandria Virginia, is a Non-profit organization that works with nearly 1300 local United Way offices throughout the country in In 1994, Gonzales served as Chair of the Commission for District Decentralization of the Houston Independent School District, and as a member of the Committee on Undergraduate Admissions for Rice University. The Houston Independent School District (HISD is the largest Public school system in Texas and the seventh-largest in the United States. He was chosen as one of Five Outstanding Young Texans by the Texas Jaycees in 1994. Junior Chamber International ( JCI) is a worldwide federation of young leaders and Entrepreneurs. He was a member of delegations sent by the American Council of Young Political Leaders to Mexico in 1996 and to the People's Republic of China in 1995. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES He received the Presidential Citation from the State Bar of Texas in 1997 for his dedication to addressing basic legal needs of the indigent. The State Bar of Texas (the Texas Bar is an agency of the judiciary under the administrative control of the Texas Supreme Court. In 1999, he was named Latino Lawyer of the Year by the Hispanic National Bar Association. The Hispanic National Bar Association ( HNBA) is a Non-profit non-partisan organization representing Hispanics in the legal profession including Attorneys
As counsel to Governor Bush, Gonzales helped Bush to be excused from jury duty when he was called in a 1996 Travis County drunk driving case. A jury a sworn body of persons convened to render a rational, impartial Verdict (a finding of fact on a question officially submitted to them Travis County is located in the US state of Texas. It is part of the Austin-Round Rock metropolitan area. Driving under the influence of alcohol ( driving while intoxicated, drunk driving, drinking and driving, drink-driving) or other drugs The case led to controversy during Bush's 2000 presidential campaign because Bush's answers to the potential juror questionnaire did not disclose Bush's own 1976 misdemeanor drunk driving conviction. The United States presidential election of 2000 was a contest between Democratic candidate Al Gore, then Vice President, and Republican A misdemeanor, or misdemeanour, in many common law legal systems is a "lesser" criminal act In Law, a conviction is the Verdict that results when a Court of law finds a Defendant guilty of a Crime. [7] Gonzales' formal request for Bush to be excused from jury duty hinged upon the fact that, as Governor of Texas, he might be called upon to pardon the accused in the case.
As Governor Bush's counsel in Texas, Gonzales also reviewed all clemency requests. A pardon is the forgiveness of a crime and the penalty associated with it A 2003 article in The Atlantic Monthly asserts that Gonzales gave insufficient counsel, and failed to second-guess convictions and failed appeals. The Atlantic (formerly known as The Atlantic Monthly) is an American Magazine founded in Boston in 1857 Only one death sentence was over-turned by Governor Bush, and the state of Texas executed more prisoners during Gonzales' term than any other state. Capital punishment, the death penalty or execution, is the Killing of a person by judicial process as Punishment. [8][9]
War on Terror
The Executive Order 13233, drafted by Gonzales and issued by George W. limits access to the records of former United States Presidents It was drafted by then White House Counsel Alberto Gonzales and issued Bush on November 1, 2001 shortly after the September 11, 2001 attacks, attempted to place limitations on the Freedom of Information Act by restricting access to the records of former presidents. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The Freedom of Information Act ( FOIA) is the implementation of freedom of information legislation in the United States
Gonzales authored a controversial memo in January of 2002 that explored whether Article III of the Geneva Convention applied to Al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters captured in Afghanistan and held in detention facilities around the world, including Camp X-Ray in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. The Geneva Conventions consist of four Treaties formulated in Geneva, Switzerland, that set the standards for International law for humanitarian Al-Qaeda, alternatively spelled al-Qaida, al-Qa`ida or al-Qa`idah, ( Arabic:; ar-Latn ''al-qāʿidah'' Translation: The The Taliban ( طالبان, also anglicised as Taleban; translation "students" is a Sunni Islamist, predominately Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, Camp X-Ray was a temporary detention facility at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp of Joint Task Force Guantanamo on the U Guantánamo Bay ( Spanish Bahía de Guantánamo) is a bay located in Guantánamo Province at the south-eastern end of Cuba The Republic of Cuba (ˈkjuːbə or) consists of the island of Cuba (the largest and second-most populous island of the Greater Antilles) Isla de la The memo made several arguments both for and against providing Article III protection to Al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters. He concluded that Article III was outdated and ill-suited for dealing with captured Al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters. He described as "quaint" the provisions that require providing captured Al-Qaeda and Taliban fighters "commissary privileges, scrip, athletic uniforms, and scientific instruments". He also argued that existing military regulations and instructions from the President were more than adequate to ensure that the principles of the Geneva Convention would be applied. He also argued that undefined language in the Geneva Convention, such as "outrages upon personal dignity" and "inhuman treatment", could make officials and military leaders subject to the War Crimes Act of 1996 if mistreatment was discovered. The Geneva Conventions consist of four Treaties formulated in Geneva, Switzerland, that set the standards for International law for humanitarian The War Crimes Act of 1996 was passed with overwhelming majorities by the United States Congress and signed into law by President Bill Clinton. [10]
In 2004, when this memo was leaked to the press, Gonzales said about the memo in Senate confirmation hearings that "… I don't recall today whether or not I was in agreement with all of the analysis, but I don't have a disagreement with the conclusions then reached by the department. "[11]
According to a New York Times report, despite a public legal opinion issued in December of 2004 that declared torture "abhorrent," that shortly after Gonzales became Attorney General in February of 2005 that the Justice Department issued another, secret opinion which for the first time provided CIA explicit authorization to barrage terror suspects with a combination of painful physical and psychological tactics, including head-slapping, simulated drowning and frigid temperatures. near as long as it used to be several months ago It has been actively summarized and split into sub-articles and there is a dynamic talk page discussion of all Gonzales reportedly approved the legal memorandum on “combined effects” over the objections of James B. Comey, the outgoing deputy attorney general, who told colleagues at the Justice Department that they would all be “ashamed” when the world eventually learned of it. James B Comey was Deputy Attorney General of the United States, serving in President George W According to The Times report, the 2005 Justice Department opinions remain in effect, and their legal conclusions have been confirmed by several more recent memorandums. [12] Patrick Leahy and John Conyers, chairmen of the respective Senate and House Judiciary Committees, requested that the Justice Department turn over documents related to the secret February 2005 legal opinion to their committees for review. Patrick Joseph Leahy (born March 31, 1940) is the senior United States Senator from Vermont. John Conyers Jr (born May 16, 1929) is a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Michigan's 14th congressional district [13]
Gonzales also authored the Presidential Order which authorized the use of military tribunals to try terrorist suspects. He fought with Congress to keep Vice President Dick Cheney's Energy task force documents from being reviewed. Richard Bruce "Dick" Cheney (born January 30 1941 is the forty-sixth and current Vice President of the United States. In his second week in office George W Bush created the task force officially known as the National Energy Policy Development Group (NEPDG with Dick Cheney as chairman Gonzales was also an early advocate of the controversial USA PATRIOT Act. The USA PATRIOT Act, commonly known as the Patriot Act, is a controversial Act of Congress that U
On June 23, 2006, Gonzales, along with Deputy Director of the FBI John S. Pistole gave a high level press briefing involving the Miami bomb plot to attack the Sears Tower. Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. John S Pistole is a senior member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. see also Seas of David On 22 June 2006, seven men were arrested during an FBI raid on a warehouse on the outskirts of
On November 14, 2006, invoking universal jurisdiction, legal proceedings were started in Germany for his alleged involvement under the command responsibility of prisoner abuse by writing the controversial legal opinions. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Universal jurisdiction or universality principle is a controversial principle in International law whereby States claim criminal Jurisdiction Command responsibility, sometimes referred to as the Yamashita standard or the Medina standard, is the doctrine of hierarchical accountability in cases of [14]
Attorney General nomination and confirmation
Gonzales' name was sometimes floated as a possible nominee to the United States Supreme Court during Bush's first presidential term. The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary. On November 10, 2004, it was announced that he would be nominated to replace United States Attorney General John Ashcroft for Bush's second term. Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The United States Attorney General is the head of the United States Department of Justice (see) concerned with legal affairs and is the chief law enforcement John David Ashcroft (born May 9 1942) is an American Politician who was the 79th United States Attorney General. Gonzales was regarded as a moderate compared to Ashcroft because he did not oppose abortion or affirmative action. An Affirmative action in the United States|Employment equity (Canada|Reservation in India|Numerus clausus The term affirmative action describes many policies aimed at a historically
These departures from the conservative viewpoint elicited a strong degree of opposition to Gonzales that started during his Senate confirmation proceedings at the beginning of President Bush's second term. The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives The New York Times quoted anonymous Republican officials as saying that Gonzales's appointment to Attorney General was a way to "bolster Mr. Gonzales's credentials" en route to a later Supreme Court appointment. [15]
The nomination was approved without a spirit of bipartisan comity, with the confirming vote, on February 3, 2005, split along party lines 60-36 (54 Republicans and 6 Democrats in favor, and 36 Democrats against, along with 4 abstentions: 3 Democrat and 1 Republican). Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [16] He was sworn in on February 14, 2005. Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
Speculation over a possible Supreme Court nomination
Shortly before the July 1, 2005 retirement of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O'Connor, rumors started circulating that a memo had leaked from the White House stating that upon the retirement of either O'Connor or Chief Justice of the United States William Rehnquist, that Gonzales would be the first nominee for a vacancy on the Court. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States are the members of the Supreme Court of the United States other than the Chief Justice of the United States The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest judicial body in the United States and leads the federal judiciary. Sandra Day O'Connor (born March 26, 1930) is an American Jurist. The Chief Justice of the United States is the head of the judicial branch of the government of the United States, and presides over the U William Hubbs Rehnquist (October 1 1924 – September 3 2005 was an American lawyer, jurist, and a political figure who served as an Associate Justice Speculation abounded over potential nominations to the Supreme Court of the United States by George W
Quickly, conservative stalwarts[17] such as National Review magazine[18] and Focus on the Family, among other socially conservative groups, stated they would oppose a Gonzales nomination. National Review ( NR) is a biweekly Magazine and Web site, founded by the late author William F [19]
Much of their opposition to Gonzales was based on his perceived support of abortion rights; typically, they cited his place in the majority opinions of various Texas Supreme Court rulings in a series of In re Jane Doe cases from 2000 that ordered lower courts to reconsider minor women's requests for a "judicial bypass" provided in a provision of Texas' parental notification law, and in one case (43 Tex. Overview See also Ethical aspects of abortion Pro-choice advocates emphasize their beliefs that having a child is a personal choice that affects a woman's body and In law the term minor (also infant or infancy) is used to refer to a person who is under the age in which one legally assumes Adulthood and is legally Sup. J. 910), granted the bypass that allowed the girl to obtain an abortion without notifying her parents. Gonzales wrote concurring opinions in two of these cases: In re Jane Doe 3 (43 Tex. Sup. J. 508) and In re Jane Doe 5 (43 Tex. Sup. J. 910). For In re Jane Doe 3 he concurred, on the legal grounds that the lower court had issued its ruling only one business day after the Texas Supreme Court had issued guidance on what the applicant for a judicial bypass must prove, with the differently reasoned majority opinion to remand the case to the lower courts.
For In re Jane Doe 5 his concurring opinion began with the sentence, "I fully join in the Court's judgment and opinion. " He went on, though, to address the three dissenting opinions, primarily one by Nathan L. Hecht alleging that the court majority's members had disregarded legislative intent in favor of their personal ideologies. Nathan L Hecht (born August 15, 1949) is a Justice of the Texas Supreme Court. Gonzales's opinion dealt mostly with how to establish legislative intent. He wrote, "We take the words of the statute as the surest guide to legislative intent. Once we discern the Legislature's intent we must put it into effect, even if we ourselves might have made different policy choices. " He added, "[T]o construe the Parental Notification Act so narrowly as to eliminate bypasses, or to create hurdles that simply are not to be found in the words of the statute, would be an unconscionable act of judicial activism" and "While the ramifications of such a law and the results of the Court's decision here may be personally troubling to me as a parent, it is my obligation as a judge to impartially apply the laws of this state without imposing my moral view on the decisions of the Legislature. Judicial activism is a pejorative term for the misuse of judicial power and is a neologism for the older classical term " board judicial review. "
Political commentators had suggested that Bush forecast the selection of Gonzales with his comments defending the Attorney General made on July 6, 2005 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Copenhagen (ˌkəʊpənˈheɪgən ˌkəʊpənˈhɑːgən ˈkəʊpənˌheɪgən ˈkəʊpənˌhɑːgən kʰøb̥ənˈhɑʊ̯ˀn kʰøb̥m̩ˈhɑʊ̯ˀn is the capital and largest city Bush stated, "I don't like it when a friend gets criticized. I'm loyal to my friends. All of a sudden this fellow, who is a good public servant and a really fine person, is under fire. And so, do I like it? No, I don't like it, at all. " However, this speculation proved to be incorrect, as Bush nominated D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge John Roberts to the Supreme Court. The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, known informally as the D John Glover Roberts Jr (born January 27 1955) is the seventeenth and current Chief Justice of the United States.
After the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist on September 3, 2005, creating another vacancy, speculation resumed that President Bush might nominate Gonzales to the Court. The Chief Justice of the United States is the head of the judicial branch of the government of the United States, and presides over the U William Hubbs Rehnquist (October 1 1924 – September 3 2005 was an American lawyer, jurist, and a political figure who served as an Associate Justice Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. This again proved to be incorrect, as Bush decided to nominate Roberts to the Chief Justice position, and on October 3, 2005, nominated Harriet Miers as Associate Justice, to replace Justice O'Connor. The Chief Justice in many countries is the name for the presiding member of a Supreme Court in Commonwealth or other countries with an Anglo-Saxon justice system based on English Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Harriet Ellan Miers (born August 10 1945 is an American Lawyer and former White House Counsel. Sandra Day O'Connor (born March 26, 1930) is an American Jurist. On October 27, 2005, Miers withdrew her nomination, again renewing speculation about a possible Gonzales nomination. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This was laid to rest when Judge Samuel Alito received the nomination and subsequent confirmation. Samuel Anthony Alito Jr (born April 1, 1950) is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
On September 11, 2005 U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary chairman Arlen Specter was quoted as saying that it was "a little too soon" after Gonzales' appointment as Attorney General for him to be appointed to another position, and that such an appointment would require a new series of confirmation hearings. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary (informally Senate Judiciary Committee) is a Standing committee of the United States Senate, the Arlen Specter (born February 12 1930) is the senior United States Senator from Pennsylvania and a member of the Republican Party In most Common law jurisdictions the Attorney General, or Attorney-General, is the main legal advisor to the government and in some jurisdictions may in addition
Controversies
Under Gonzales's leadership, the Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have been accused of improperly, and perhaps illegally, using the USA PATRIOT Act to uncover personal information about U. For animal rights group see Justice Department (JD The United States Department of Justice ( DOJ) is a Cabinet department The USA PATRIOT Act, commonly known as the Patriot Act, is a controversial Act of Congress that U S. citizens. [20] His inability to explain his role and influence in the dismissal of U.S. attorneys led several members of the United States Congress from both major political parties to call for his resignation. The The United States Congress is the bicameral Legislature of the federal government of the United States of America, consisting of two houses Through his testimony before Congress on issues ranging from the Patriot Act to U. S. Attorney firings, he commonly admitted ignorance. [21] For example, in response to a Washington Post article which stated that Gonzales was told about FBI violations involving the Patriot Act, Justice officials "could not immediately determine whether Gonzales read any of the FBI reports in 2005 and 2006. The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D "[22]
Dismissal of U. S. Attorneys in 2006
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On December 7 2006, seven United States Attorneys were notified by the United States Department of Justice that they were being dismissed, after the George W. Bush administration made the determination to seek their resignations. Sara Marie Taylor (born September 15, 1974 in Dubuque Iowa) was Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Political Affairs at the Paul J McNulty (born January 21, 1958 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania) is the former Deputy Attorney General of the United States having previously Harriet Ellan Miers (born August 10 1945 is an American Lawyer and former White House Counsel. Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. 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The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Arlen Specter (born February 12 1930) is the senior United States Senator from Pennsylvania and a member of the Republican Party Charles Ellis "Chuck" Schumer (born November 23, 1950) is the senior U The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts is one of seven subcommittees within the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. 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Events 69 - Vespasian, formerly a general under Nero, enters Rome to claim the title of Emperor. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. John Timothy Griffin (born August 21, 1968) was an interim United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas from December 2006 S. attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas. [24][25][26] In subsequent congressional hearings and press reports, it was disclosed that additional U. S. attorneys were dismissed without explanation to the dismissee in 2005 and 2006, and that at least 26 U. S. attorneys were at various times under consideration for dismissal. [27]
Although the Prosecutors serve at the pleasure of the President, critics have claimed the dismissals were either motivated by desire to install attorneys more loyal to the Republican party ("loyal Bushies", in the words of D. Kyle Sampson, Mr. Gonzales’s former chief of staff) or as retribution for actions or inactions damaging to the Republican party. At least six of the eight had positive internal Justice Department performance reports. [28] There were various hearings and testimony offered in January through March. Criticism increased upon the release of emails by Gonzales' chief of staff Kyle Sampson, which showed extensive communication between Sampson and White House Administration official Harriet Miers. D Kyle Sampson (born in Cedar City Utah) was the Chief of Staff and Counselor of United States Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Harriet Ellan Miers (born August 10 1945 is an American Lawyer and former White House Counsel. Sampson resigned, but the emails indicate that a number of statements from the Dept of Justice, including statements made by Gonzales himself, were inaccurate.
In a press conference given on March 13, Attorney General Gonzales suggested that "incomplete information, was communicated or may have been communicated to the Congress" and he accepted full responsibility. [29][30] Nonetheless, Gonzales avowed that his knowledge of the process to fire and select new US attorneys was limited to how the US attorneys may have been classified as "strong performers, not-as-strong performers, and weak performers. " Gonzales also asserted that was all he knew of the process, saying that "[I] was not involved in seeing any memos, was not involved in any discussions about what was going on. That's basically what I knew as the Attorney General. "[29]
However, Department of Justice records released on March 23 appeared to contradict some of the Attorney General's assertions, indicting that on his Nov. 27 schedule "he attended an hour-long meeting at which, aides said, he approved a detailed plan for executing the purge. "[31] Despite insisting that he was not involved in the "deliberations" leading up to the firing of the attorneys, newly released emails also suggest that he had indeed been notified and that he had given ultimate approval.
In his prepared testimony to Congress on April 19th, 2007, Gonzales insisted he left the decisions on the firings to his staff. However, ABC News obtained an internal department email showing that Gonzales urged the ouster of Carol Lam, one of the fired attorneys, six months before she was asked to leave. This article is about the American news organization See also ABC News (disambiguation ABC News is a division of American Carol Chien-Hua Lam (林剑华 Pinyin: Lín Jiànhuá (born June 26, 1959) is a former United States Attorney for the Southern District [32] During actual testimony on April 19, Gonzales stated at least 71 times that he couldn't recall events related to the controversy. [33]
His responses frustrated the Democrats on the committee, as well as several Republicans. One example of such frustration came in an exchange between Senator Jeff Sessions of Alabama, who is often an ally of the Bush Administration, and Gonzales regarding a November 2006 meeting. Jefferson Beauregard "Jeff" Sessions III (born December 24, 1946) is the junior United States Senator from Alabama. At the meeting, the attorney firings were purportedly discussed, but Gonzales did not remember such discussion. As reported by the Washington Post, the dialogue went as follows:
GONZALES: Well, Senator, putting aside the issue, of course, sometimes people's recollections are different, I have no reason to doubt Mr. Battle's testimony [about the November meeting].
SESSIONS: Well, I guess I'm concerned about your recollection, really, because it's not that long ago. It was an important issue. And that's troubling to me, I've got to tell you.
GONZALES: Senator, I went back and looked at my calendar for that week. I traveled to Mexico for the inauguration of the new president. We had National Meth Awareness Day. We were working on a very complicated issue relating to CFIUS.
GONZALES: And so there were a lot of other weighty issues and matters that I was dealing with that week. [34]
Another example came when Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, who had been the first lawmaker to call for Gonzales' ouster, declined to ask his last round of questions. Charles Ellis "Chuck" Schumer (born November 23, 1950) is the senior U Instead, a visibly angry Schumer said there was no point to further questioning since Gonzales had stated "over a hundred times" that he didn't know or couldn't recall important details concerning the firings, and also didn't seem to know about the workings of his own department. Gonzales responded that the onus was on the committee to prove whether anything improper occurred. Schumer replied that Gonzales faced a higher standard, and that under this standard he had to give "a full, complete and convincing explanation" for why the eight attorneys were fired. [35]
Right to writ of habeas corpus in the U. S. Constitution controversy
On January 18, 2007, Gonzales was invited to speak to the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he shocked the committee's ranking member, Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, with statements regarding the right of habeas corpus in the United States Constitution. The United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary (informally Senate Judiciary Committee) is a Standing committee of the United States Senate, the Arlen Specter (born February 12 1930) is the senior United States Senator from Pennsylvania and a member of the Republican Party The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern Habeas corpus (ˈheɪbiəs ˈkɔɹpəs ( Latin: command that you have the body is the name of a legal action or Writ, through which a person can seek relief The Constitution of the United States of America is the supreme Law of the United States. [36] An excerpt of the exchange follows:
GONZALES: The fact that the Constitution—again, there is no express grant of habeas in the Constitution. There is a prohibition against taking it away. But it’s never been the case, and I’m not a Supreme—
SPECTER: Now, wait a minute. Wait a minute. The Constitution says you can’t take it away, except in the case of rebellion or invasion. Doesn’t that mean you have the right of habeas corpus, unless there is an invasion or rebellion?[37]
Senator Specter was referring to 2nd Clause of Section 9 of Article One of the Constitution of the United States which reads: "The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it. Article One of the United States Constitution describes the powers of the legislative branch of the United States government, known as Congress " This passage has been historically interpreted to mean that the right of habeas corpus is inherently established. [38]
As Robert Parry writes in the Baltimore Chronicle & Sentinel:
| “ | Applying Gonzales’s reasoning, one could argue that the First Amendment doesn’t explicitly say Americans have the right to worship as they choose, speak as they wish or assemble peacefully.
Ironically, Gonzales may be wrong in another way about the lack of specificity in the Constitution’s granting of habeas corpus rights. Many of the legal features attributed to habeas corpus are delineated in a positive way in the Sixth Amendment…[39] |
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NSA Domestic eavesdropping program
In a December 2005 article[40][41] in The New York Times, it was revealed that the National Security Agency (NSA) was eavesdropping on U. The NSA warrantless surveillance controversy concerns Surveillance of persons within the United States incident to the collection of Foreign intelligence by the The National Security Agency/ Central Security Service ( NSA/CSS) is a cryptologic intelligence agency of the United States government S. citizens without proper warrants. This led to an investigation by the Office of Professional Responsibility in the Justice Department. This investigation was shut down after the President[42] denied investigators the security clearances necessary for their work. Some critics have alleged that the President did so in order to protect Gonzales from the internal probe. [43]
According to May 15, 2007, testimony by the former deputy attorney general, James B. Comey to the Senate Judiciary Committee (as reported in the New York Times[44]) on the evening of March 10, 2004, Mr. James B Comey was Deputy Attorney General of the United States, serving in President George W The United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary (informally Senate Judiciary Committee) is a Standing committee of the United States Senate, the Gonzales and Andrew H. Card Jr. (then Mr. Andrew Hill "Andy" Card Jr (born May 10 1947 is an American politician and lobbyist former United States Cabinet member and head of George W Bush’s chief of staff) tried to bypass him by visiting Mr. Ashcroft. The purpose of this visit was to reauthorize the secret wiretapping program, which Comey (as acting AG) had refused to reauthorize. (Mr. Ashcroft was extremely ill and disoriented, Mr. Comey said, and his wife had forbidden any visitors. )
| “ | In walked Mr. Gonzales, carrying an envelope, and Mr. Card. They came over and stood by the bed. They greeted the attorney general very briefly, and then Mr. Gonzales began to discuss why they were there, to seek his approval for a matter. I was very upset. I was angry. I thought I had just witnessed an effort to take advantage of a very sick man who did not have the powers of the attorney general because they had been transferred to me. [45] | ” |
Comey’s testimony laid out that "contrary to Gonzales' assertion, there was significant dissent among top law enforcement officers over a program Comey would not specifically identify. "[45] He added that some "top Justice Department officials were prepared to resign over it. "[45]
In a preview of his book "The Terror Presidency" to be published later in September 2007, Jack Goldsmith, the former head of the Office of Legal Counsel at the Department of Justice, corroborates many of the details of Comey's Senate testimony regarding the March 10, 2004 hospital room visit of Gonzales and Card on former Attorney General Ashcroft. Jack Landman Goldsmith is a Harvard Law School professor who has written a number of texts regarding International law and the Internet. The Office of Legal Counsel is an American government legal office in the U For animal rights group see Justice Department (JD The United States Department of Justice ( DOJ) is a Cabinet department Jeffrey Rosen writes this in the September 9, 2007 issue of The New York Times Magazine of his extended interview with Goldsmith, who was also in the hospital room that night:[46]
As he recalled it to me, Goldsmith received a call in the evening from his deputy, Philbin, telling him to go to the George Washington University Hospital immediately, since Gonzales and Card were on the way there. The New York Times Magazine is a supplement to the Sunday The New York Times newspaper Goldsmith raced to the hospital, double-parked outside and walked into a dark room. Ashcroft lay with a bright light shining on him and tubes and wires coming out of his body.
Suddenly, Gonzales and Card came in the room and announced that they were there in connection with the classified program. “Ashcroft, who looked like he was near death, sort of puffed up his chest,” Goldsmith recalls. “All of a sudden, energy and color came into his face, and he said that he didn’t appreciate them coming to visit him under those circumstances, that he had concerns about the matter they were asking about and that, in any event, he wasn’t the attorney general at the moment; Jim Comey was. He actually gave a two-minute speech, and I was sure at the end of it he was going to die. It was the most amazing scene I’ve ever witnessed. ”
After a bit of silence, Goldsmith told me, Gonzales thanked Ashcroft, and he and Card walked out of the room. “At that moment,” Goldsmith recalled, “Mrs. Ashcroft, who obviously couldn’t believe what she saw happening to her sick husband, looked at Gonzales and Card as they walked out of the room and stuck her tongue out at them. She had no idea what we were discussing, but this sweet-looking woman sticking out her tongue was the ultimate expression of disapproval. It captured the feeling in the room perfectly. ”
On Tuesday, July 24, Gonzales testified for almost four hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary (informally Senate Judiciary Committee) is a Standing committee of the United States Senate, the He appeared to contradict the sworn account of James B. Comey regarding the March 10, 2004 hospital room meeting with John Ashcroft. James B Comey was Deputy Attorney General of the United States, serving in President George W John David Ashcroft (born May 9 1942) is an American Politician who was the 79th United States Attorney General.
| “ | Mr. Comey's testimony about the hospital visit was about other intelligence activities—disagreement over other intelligence activities. That's how we'd clarify it. [45] | ” |
Gonzales was confronted by Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) who told him "That is not what Mr. Comey says; that is not what the people in the room say. "[45] Gonzales responded "That's how we clarify it. "[45]
The response to Gonzales' testimony by those Senators serving on both the Judiciary and Intelligence Committees was one of disbelief. John D. Rockefeller IV said Gonzales was being "untruthful," and Russ Feingold said “I believe your testimony is misleading at best,” which Sheldon Whitehouse—also a member of both committees—concurred with, saying, “I have exactly the same perception. John Davison "Jay" Rockefeller IV (born June 18, 1937) generally known as Jay Rockefeller, has served as a Democratic U Russell Dana "Russ" Feingold (born March 2, 1953) is an American politician from the U Sheldon Whitehouse (born October 20, 1955) is the Junior Senator from the state of Rhode Island. ” The ranking Republican on the committee, Arlen Specter, said to Gonzales, “Your credibility has been breached to the point of being actionable. Arlen Specter (born February 12 1930) is the senior United States Senator from Pennsylvania and a member of the Republican Party ” Committee chairman Patrick Leahy said, “I just don’t trust you,” and urged Gonzales to review carefully his testimony, a comment interpreted as a warning that committee lawyers would examine it for possible intentional misstatements. Patrick Joseph Leahy (born March 31, 1940) is the senior United States Senator from Vermont. [47]
On July 26, 2007, the Associated Press obtained a four-page memorandum from the office of former Director of National Intelligence John D. Negroponte dated May 17, 2006, which contradicted Gonzales' testimony the previous day regarding the subject of a March 10, 2004 emergency Congressional briefing which preceded his hospital room meeting with former Attorney General John Ashcroft, James B. Comey and former White House Chief of Staff Andrew H. Card Jr.. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio The Director of National Intelligence ( DNI) is the United States government official subject to the authority direction and control of the President Hon John Dimitri Negroponte (born July 21, 1939 in London, England, United Kingdom) (ˌnɛgroʊˈpɒnti is an American John David Ashcroft (born May 9 1942) is an American Politician who was the 79th United States Attorney General. James B Comey was Deputy Attorney General of the United States, serving in President George W Andrew Hill "Andy" Card Jr (born May 10 1947 is an American politician and lobbyist former United States Cabinet member and head of George W [48]
On that same day, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Robert S. Mueller III also seemed to dispute the accuracy of Gonzales' Senate Judiciary Committee testimony of the previous day regarding the events of March 10, 2004 in his own sworn testimony on that subject before the House Judiciary Committee. Robert Swan Mueller III (born August 7 1944 is the current Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation. The United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary (informally Senate Judiciary Committee) is a Standing committee of the United States Senate, the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary US House Committee on the Judiciary, or (more commonly the House Judiciary Committee, is a Standing committee of [49]
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) asked Mueller "Did you have an opportunity to talk to General Ashcroft, or did he discuss what was discussed in the meeting with Attorney General Gonzales and the chief of staff?" He replied "I did have a brief discussion with Attorney General Ashcroft. Sheila Jackson-Lee (born January 12, 1950) is an American politician " Lee went on to ask "I guess we use [the phrase] TSP [Terrorist Surveillance Program], we use warrantless wiretapping. So would I be comfortable in saying that those were the items that were part of the discussion?" He responded "It was—the discussion was on a national—an NSA program that has been much discussed, yes. "[45]
On Thursday, August 16, 2007, the House Judiciary Committee released the heavily-redacted notes[50] of FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III regarding the Justice Department and White House deliberations of March, 2004 which included the March 10, 2004 hospital-room visit of Gonzales and Andrew H. Card Jr. on John Ashcroft in the presence of then-acting Attorney General James B. Comey. United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary US House Committee on the Judiciary, or (more commonly the House Judiciary Committee, is a Standing committee of Robert Swan Mueller III (born August 7 1944 is the current Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation. For animal rights group see Justice Department (JD The United States Department of Justice ( DOJ) is a Cabinet department See also Executive Office of the President of the United States The White House, formerly known as the Executive Mansion, is the Official residence Andrew Hill "Andy" Card Jr (born May 10 1947 is an American politician and lobbyist former United States Cabinet member and head of George W James B Comey was Deputy Attorney General of the United States, serving in President George W The notes list 26 meetings and phone conversations over three weeks—from March 1 to March 23—during a debate that reportedly almost led to mass resignations at the Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. [51]
In July 26, 2007 a letter to Solicitor General Paul Clement, Senators Charles Schumer, Dianne Feinstein, Russ Feingold and Sheldon Whitehouse urged that an independent counsel be appointed to investigate whether Gonzales had perjured himself in his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the previous day. The United States Solicitor General is the individual appointed to argue for the Government of the United States in front of the Supreme Court of the United States Paul Drew Clement (born June 1966 was until recently the United States Solicitor General. Charles Ellis "Chuck" Schumer (born November 23, 1950) is the senior U Dianne Goldman Berman Feinstein (ˈfаɪnˌstаɪn (born June 22, 1933) is the senior U Russell Dana "Russ" Feingold (born March 2, 1953) is an American politician from the U Sheldon Whitehouse (born October 20, 1955) is the Junior Senator from the state of Rhode Island. The United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary (informally Senate Judiciary Committee) is a Standing committee of the United States Senate, the "We ask that you immediately appoint an independent special counsel from outside the Department of Justice to determine whether Attorney General Gonzales may have misled Congress or perjured himself in testimony before Congress," the letter read in part. [52]
On Wednesday, June 27, 2007, the Senate Judiciary Committee issued subpoenas to the United States Department of Justice, the White House, and Vice President Dick Cheney seeking internal documents regarding the program's legality and details of the NSA's cooperative agreements with private telecommunications corporations. The United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary (informally Senate Judiciary Committee) is a Standing committee of the United States Senate, the For animal rights group see Justice Department (JD The United States Department of Justice ( DOJ) is a Cabinet department Richard Bruce "Dick" Cheney (born January 30 1941 is the forty-sixth and current Vice President of the United States. In addition to the subpoenas, committee chairman Patrick Leahy sent Gonzales a letter about possible false statements made under oath by U. Patrick Joseph Leahy (born March 31, 1940) is the senior United States Senator from Vermont. S. Court of Appeals Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh during his confirmation hearings before the committee the previous year. Brett M Kavanaugh (born February 12, 1965 in Washington DC) is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the D [53] In an August 17, 2007 reply letter to Leahy asking for an extension of the August 20th deadline [54] for compliance, White House counsel Fred Fielding argued that the subpoenas called for the production of "extraordinarily sensitive national security information," and he said much of the information—if not all—could be subject to a claim of executive privilege. The White House Counsel is a staff appointee of the President of the United States. Fred Fisher Fielding (born March 21, 1939) is an American lawyer and a member of the George W In the United States government, executive privilege is the power ( Reserve power) claimed by the President of the United States and other members of [55] On August 20, 2007, Fielding wrote to Leahy that the White House needed yet more time to respond to the subpoenas, which prompted Leahy to reply that the Senate may consider a contempt of Congress citation when it returns from its August recess. Contempt of Congress is the act of obstructing the work of the United States Congress or one of its committees. [56]
On July 27, 2007, both White House Press Secretary Tony Snow and White House spokeswoman Dana Perino defended Gonzales' Senate Judiciary Committee testimony regarding the events of March 10, 2004, saying that it did not contradict the sworn House Judiciary Committee account of FBI director Robert S. Mueller III, because Gonzales had been constrained in what he could say because there was a danger he would divulge classified material. The White House Press Secretary is a senior White House official with a rank one step below Presidential Cabinet level Robert Anthony Snow ( June 1 1955 – July 12 2008) was an American Political commentator, Television news Dana Marie Perino (born May 9 1972) is the current White House Press Secretary for President George W The United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary (informally Senate Judiciary Committee) is a Standing committee of the United States Senate, the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary US House Committee on the Judiciary, or (more commonly the House Judiciary Committee, is a Standing committee of Robert Swan Mueller III (born August 7 1944 is the current Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation. [57] Lee Casey, a former Justice Department lawyer during the Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush administrations, told the The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer that it is likely that the apparent discrepancy can be traced to the fact that there are two separate Domestic Surveillance programs. George Herbert Walker Bush (born June 12 1924 served as the forty-first President of the United States from 1989 to 1993 For other uses see News Hour. The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer is an evening Television News program broadcast "The program that was leaked in December of 2005 is the Comey program. It is not the program that was discussed in the evening when they went to Attorney General Ashcroft's hospital room. That program we know almost nothing about. We can speculate about it. …The program about which he said there was no dispute is a program that was created after the original program died, when Mr. Comey refused to reauthorize it, in March of 2004. Mr. Comey then essentially redid the program to suit his legal concerns. And about that program, there was no dispute. There was clearly a dispute about the earlier form or version of the program. The attorney general has not talked about that program. He refers to it as "other intelligence activities" because it is, in fact, still classified. "[45]
On Tuesday, August 28, 2007—one day after Gonzales announced his resignation as Attorney General effective September 17th—Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Patrick Leahy indicated that it would not affect ongoing investigations by his committee. The United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary (informally Senate Judiciary Committee) is a Standing committee of the United States Senate, the Patrick Joseph Leahy (born March 31, 1940) is the senior United States Senator from Vermont. “I intend to get answers to these questions no matter how long it takes,” Leahy said, suggesting that Gonzales could face subpoenas from the committee for testimony or evidence long after leaving the administration. “You’ll notice that we’ve had people subpoenaed even though they’ve resigned from the White House,” Leahy said, referring to Harriet E. Miers, the former White House counsel, and Karl Rove, who resigned this month as the president’s top political aide. Harriet Ellan Miers (born August 10 1945 is an American Lawyer and former White House Counsel. Karl Christian Rove (born December 25, 1950) was Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W “They’re still under subpoena. They still face contempt if they don’t appear. ”[58]
On Thursday, August 30, 2007, Justice Department Inspector General Glenn A. Fine disclosed in a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee that as part of a previously ongoing investigation, his office is looking into whether Gonzales made statements to Congress that were “intentionally false, misleading, or inappropriate,” both about the firing of federal prosecutors and about the terrorist-surveillance program, as committee chairman Patrick Leahy had asked him to do in an August 16, 2007 letter. In a civilian or military administration an Inspector General is a high ranking official charged with the mission to inspect and report on some bodies in their field of competency Glenn Alan Fine ( circa 1956—) is the Inspector General of the United States Department of Justice, having been confirmed The United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary (informally Senate Judiciary Committee) is a Standing committee of the United States Senate, the Fine's letter to Leahy said that his office “has ongoing investigations that relate to most of the subjects addressed by the attorney general’s testimony that you identified. " Fine said that his office is conducting a particular review “relating to the terrorist-surveillance program, as well as a follow-up review of the use of national security letters,” which investigators use to obtain information on e-mail messages, telephone calls and other records from private companies without court approval. EFF-IA National Security Letter 2PNG|thumb|250px|Page 2]]A National Security Letter (NSL is a form of administrative Subpoena used by the United States Federal [59]
Texas Youth Commission scandal
Alberto Gonzales, along with U. S. Attorney Johnny Sutton, have been accused of failing to take action in regards to hundreds of serious complaints and investigations against dozens of staff members, which concern allegations that teachers, administrators and guards had sex with minor male inmates incarcerated in Texas Youth Commission programs. The Texas Youth Commission (aka the TYC) is a Texas state agency which operates juvenile correctional facilities in the state [60]
Gonzales' objectivity
Gonzales has had a long working and personal relationship with President Bush dating back to when he served as general counsel to then-Texas Governor George W. Bush, which has been a source of controversy regarding his objectiveness and the independence of the U. S. Department of Justice that he heads. [61][62] Gonzales has been called George W. Bush's "yes man" and some say he has given Bush the kind of legal advice he wants, which is not necessarily of the highest professional or ethical caliber. personal assistantAn assistant is a Person or electronic tool who or that assists another person accomplish his or her goals [63][64] Often cited as an example, Gonzales as White House Counsel signed a controversial January 2002 memorandum to the President in which it was argued that the Geneva Convention proscriptions on torture did not apply to Taliban and Al-Qaeda prisoners, and that the conventions' limitations on the questioning of prisoners were, in fact, "obsolete" when dealing with terrorism. The White House Counsel is a staff appointee of the President of the United States. The Geneva Conventions consist of four Treaties formulated in Geneva, Switzerland, that set the standards for International law for humanitarian The Taliban ( طالبان, also anglicised as Taleban; translation "students" is a Sunni Islamist, predominately Al-Qaeda, alternatively spelled al-Qaida, al-Qa`ida or al-Qa`idah, ( Arabic:; ar-Latn ''al-qāʿidah'' Translation: The [65][66]
Resignation
Calls for resignation
A number of members of both houses of Congress publicly said Gonzales should resign, or be fired by Bush. Calls for his ousting intensified after his testimony on April 19, 2007. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
On May 24, 2007, Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) of the Senate Judiciary Committee announced the Democrats' proposed no-confidence resolution to vote on whether "Attorney General Alberto Gonzales no longer holds the confidence of the Senate and the American People. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Charles Ellis "Chuck" Schumer (born November 23, 1950) is the senior U Dianne Goldman Berman Feinstein (ˈfаɪnˌstаɪn (born June 22, 1933) is the senior U Sheldon Whitehouse (born October 20, 1955) is the Junior Senator from the state of Rhode Island. The United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary (informally Senate Judiciary Committee) is a Standing committee of the United States Senate, the A motion of no confidence (also vote of no confidence, censure motion, no-confidence motion, or confidence motion) is a Parliamentary motion " [67] (The vote would have had no legal effect, but was designed to persuade Gonzales to depart or President Bush to seek a new attorney general. ) A similar resolution was introduced in the House by Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA). Adam B Schiff (born June 20 1960) is an American politician He first served in the California State Senate [68]
On June 11, 2007 a Senate vote on cloture to end debate on the resolution failed (60 votes are required for cloture). Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. In Parliamentary procedure, cloture (ˈkloʊtʃɝ KLO-cher (also called closure, and sometimes a guillotine) is a motion or process aimed at The vote was 53 to 38 with 7 not voting and 1 voting "present" (one senate seat was vacant). Seven Republicans, John E. Sununu, Chuck Hagel, Susan Collins, Arlen Specter, Olympia Snowe, Gordon Smith and Norm Coleman voted to end debate; Independent Democrat Joseph Lieberman voted against ending debate. John Edward Sununu (born September 10, 1964) is a Republican United States Senator from New Hampshire. Charles Timothy " Chuck " Hagel (born October 4, 1946) is the senior United States Senator from Nebraska. Susan Margaret Collins (born December 7 1952, in Caribou Maine) is the junior U Arlen Specter (born February 12 1930) is the senior United States Senator from Pennsylvania and a member of the Republican Party Olympia Jean Bouchles Snowe McKernan (born February 21, 1947) is the senior United States Senator from Maine. Gordon Harold Smith (born May 25, 1952) is an American Senator and businessman for the state of Oregon. Norman Bertram "Norm" Coleman Jr (born August 17, 1949) is an American politician who has served as a U Joseph Isadore "Joe" Lieberman (born February 24 1942 is the junior United States Senator from Connecticut. No Democrat voted against the motion. Not voting: Biden (D-DE), Brownback (R-KS), Coburn (R-OK), Dodd (D-CT), Johnson (D-SD), McCain (R-AZ), Obama (D-IL). Stevens (R-AK) voted "present. "[69][70]
University of Missouri law professor Frank Bowman[71] has observed that Congress has the power to impeach Gonzales if he willfully lied or withheld information from Congress during his testimony about the dismissal of U. The University of Missouri (also known as the University of Missouri–Columbia, Mizzou, or MU) is a public land-grant and research The meaning of the word professor ( Latin: professor, person who professes to be an expert in some art or science teacher of highest rank) varies Impeachment is the first of two stages in a specific process for a legislative body to forcibly remove a Government official S. Attorneys. [72] Congress has impeached a sitting Cabinet member before; William W. Belknap, Ulysses S. Grant's Secretary of War, was impeached in a unanimous vote by the House in 1876 for bribery, but the Senate fell just short of the votes necessary to convict him. William Worth Belknap ( September 22, 1829 &ndash October 13, 1890) was a United States Army general government administrator and Ulysses S Grant, born Hiram Ulysses Grant (April 27 1822 &ndash July 23 1885 was an American general and the eighteenth President of the United States The Secretary of War was a member of the United States President's Cabinet, beginning with George Washington 's administration Belknap had resigned before the House vote, and several Senators who voted to acquit him said they did so only because they felt the Senate lacked jurisdiction.
On July 30, 2007, MSNBC reported that Rep. Events 1419 - First Defenestration of Prague. 1502 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanaja in the Bay Islands off Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. MSNBC is a 24-hour cable television news channel based in the United States and available in Canada. Jay Inslee announced that he would introduce a bill the following day that would require the House Judiciary Committee to begin an impeachment investigation against Gonzales. Jay Robert Inslee (born February 9, 1951) is an American politician currently serving as U [73][74]
Resignation announcement
Gonzales submitted his resignation as Attorney General effective September 17, 2007,[112] by a letter addressed to President Bush on August 26, 2007. In a statement on August 27, Gonzales thanked the President for the opportunity to be of service to his country, giving no indication of either the reasons for his resignation or his future plans. Later that day, President Bush praised Gonzales for his service, reciting the numerous positions in Texas government, and later, the government of the United States, to which Bush had appointed Gonzales. Bush attributed the resignation to Gonzales' name having been "dragged through the mud" for "political reasons". [112] Senators Schumer (D-NY), Feinstein (D-CA) and Specter (R-PA) replied that the resignation was entirely attributable to the excessive politicization of the Attorney General's office by Gonzales, whose credibility with Congress, they asserted, was nonexistent.
Successor
On September 17, 2007, President Bush announced the nomination of ex-Judge Michael B. Mukasey to serve as his successor. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Michael Bernard Mukasey (mjuːˈkeɪzi(born July 28, 1941)is an American lawyer currently the 81st Attorney General of the United States, and Bush also announced a revised appointment for acting Attorney General: Paul Clement serves for 24 hours and returns to his position as Solicitor General; the departing Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Division, Peter Keisler is persuaded to stay on, and is appointed acting Attorney General, effective September 18, 2007. Paul Drew Clement (born June 1966 was until recently the United States Solicitor General. The United States Solicitor General is the individual appointed to argue for the Government of the United States in front of the Supreme Court of the United States Peter D Keisler (born October 13, 1960 in Hempstead New York) is an American Lawyer who has become embroiled in controversy Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [113]
Post-resignation
Investigations
Soon after departure from the DOJ in September 2007, continuing inquiries by Congress and the Justice Department lead Gonzales to hire a criminal-defense lawyer George Terwilliger, partner at White & Case, and former deputy attorney general under former president G.H.W. Bush. George Terwilliger ( 27 February, 1882 &ndash 12 December, 1970) was an American Film director and Screenwriter of White & Case LLP is a leading global Law firm with 2300 lawyers in 38 offices in 25 countries and a total staff of more than 4800 George Herbert Walker Bush (born June 12 1924 served as the forty-first President of the United States from 1989 to 1993 Terwiliger was on the Republican law team involved in Florida presidential election recount battle of 2000. [114]
On October 19, 2007, John McKay, the former U.S. Attorney for Washington's Western District, told The (Spokane) Spokesman-Review that Inspector General Glenn A. Fine may recommend criminal charges against Gonzales. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. John Larkin McKay (b 19 June 1956, Seattle Washington) is a former United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington is the Federal district court whose jurisdiction comprises the following counties Clallam The Spokesman-Review is a daily Newspaper based in Spokane Washington, and is the city's only daily publication The Office of the Inspector General (OIG for the Department of Justice (DOJ is the Office of the Inspector General specific to the United States Department of Justice Glenn Alan Fine ( circa 1956—) is the Inspector General of the United States Department of Justice, having been confirmed [115]
On November 15, 2007, The Washington Post reported that supporters of Gonzales had created a trust fund to help pay for his legal expenses, which were mounting as the Justice Department inspector general's office continued to investigate whether Gonzales committed perjury or improperly tampered with a congressional witness. The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D [116]
Career
On April 13, 2008, Neil Lewis, writing for the New York Times, reported that Gonzales has been unsuccessful in his solicitation of law firms for a job. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common It is seen as extraordinary that a former Attorney General has not been welcomed into a firm, and law firm sources indicated that Gonzales's reputation is dimmed by his role in the dismissal of federal prosecutors, and the open criticism he received from Senators and Representatives while testifying about the dismissal of U. S. attorneys, and during his testimony about a secret eavesdropping program.
Ongoing investigations by the Office of the Inspector General of the Justice Department are not concluded at this date. His income since he left office on September 17, 2007, has come from from speaking engagements. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Schools such as Washington University in St. Louis, Ohio State University, and the University of Florida, who have each paid him about $30,000 plus expenses for appearances; business groups are being charged a little more. The Ohio State University ( OSU) is a Coeducational public Research university in the state of Ohio. The University of Florida ( Florida or UF) is a public land-grant, sea-grant, space-grant major Research [117]
Texas Supreme Court opinions
This is a list of opinions in which Alberto Gonzales wrote the majority court opinion, wrote a concurring opinion, or wrote a dissent. Cases in which he joined in an opinion written by another justice are not included. The Texas Supreme Court issued 84 opinions during Gonzales's tenure on the court, according to LexisNexis. LexisNexis (sometimes simply called "Lexis" or "Nexis" among users is a popular searchable Archive of content from Newspapers Magazines
Majority opinions
- Fitzgerald v. Advanced Spine Fixation Systems, 996 S. W. 2d 864 (Tex. 1999).
- Texas Farmers Insurance Company v. Murphy, 996 S. W. 2d 873 (Tex. 1999).
- Mid-Century Insurance Company v. Kidd, 997 S. W. 2d 265 (Tex. 1999).
- General Motors Corporation v. Sanchez, 997 S. W. 2d 584 (Tex. 1999).
- In re Missouri Pac. R. R. Co. , 998 S. W. 2d 212 (Tex. 1999).
- Mallios v. Baker, 11 S. W. 3d 157 (Tex. 2000).
- Gulf Insurance Company v. Burns Motors, 22 S. W. 3d 417 (Tex. 2000).
- Southwestern Refining Co. v. Bernal, 22 S. W. 3d 425 (Tex. 2000).
- Golden Eagle Archery, Inc. v. Jackson, 24 S. W. 3d 362 (Tex. 2000).
- City of Fort Worth v. Zimlich, 29 S. W. 3d 62 (Tex. 2000).
- Prudential Insurance Company of America v. Financial Review Services, Inc. , 29 S. W. 3d 74 (Tex. 2000).
- Texas Department of Transportation v. Able, 35 S. W. 3d 608 (Tex. 2000).
- Pustejovsky v. Rapid-American Corp. , 35 S. W. 3d 643 (Tex. 2000).
- John G. & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation v. Dewhurst, 44 Tex. Sup. J. 268 (2000), withdrawn. [118]
Concurring opinions
- In re Dallas Morning News, 10 S. W. 3d 298 (Tex. 1999).
- Osterberg v. Peca, 12 S. W. 3d 31 (Tex. 2000).
- In re Jane Doe 3, 19 S. W. 3d 300 (Tex. 2000).
- In re Doe, 19 S. W. 3d 346 (Tex. 2000). (This case is popularly referred to as "In re Jane Doe 5". )
- Grapevine Excavation, Inc. v. Maryland Lloyds, 35 S. W. 3d 1 (Tex. 2000).
Partial dissent, partial concurrence
- Lopez v. Munoz, Hockema, & Reed, 22 S. W. 3d 857 (Tex. 2000).
See also
References
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- ^ Meyers, Steven Lee (2007-08-27). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Embattled Attorney General Resigns. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2007-08-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan
- ^ Gonzales, Alberto R. . "Letter of Resignation", (via Talking Points Memo Document Collection), Talking Points Memo, 2007-08-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Retrieved on 2007-08-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan
- ^ Alberto Gonzales. Interview with Academy of Achievement. Living the American Dream. New York City. 2005-06-03. Retrieved on 2007-05-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1527 - Spanish and German troops sack Rome; some consider this the end of the Renaissance.
- ^ "Alberto Gonzales Admits His Grandparents May Have Been Illegal Immigrants From Mexico...", The Huffington Post, 2006-05-17. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Retrieved on 2007-04-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to
- ^ An Interview with Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.
- ^ George W. Bush arrest record. , The Smoking Gun.
- ^ The Texas Clemency Memos.
- ^ White House Counsel Alberto Gonzales's Texas Execution Memos: How They Reflect on the President, And May Affect Gonzales's Supreme Court Chances.
- ^ Decision Re Application of the Geneva Convention on Prisoners of War to the Conflict with Al Qaeda and the Taliban, Memorandum for the President.
- ^ Collier, Robert. "Gonzales OK could be seen as OK for torture rules", San Francisco Chronicle, 2005-02-02. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 962 - Translatio imperii: Pope John XII crowns Otto I Holy Roman Emperor, the first Holy Roman Emperor Retrieved on 2007-09-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius
- ^ Scott Shane, David Johnston and James Risen. "Secret U.S. Endorsement of Severe Interrogations", The New York Times, 2007-10-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Retrieved on 2007-10-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas
- ^ David Johnston. "Congress Seeks Justice Dept. Documents on Interrogation", The New York Times, 2007-10-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Retrieved on 2007-10-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas
- ^ Universal jurisdiction
- Text of criminal complaint (pdf). The Center for Constitutional Rights (2006).
- Adam Zagorin, Adam (2006-11-10). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Charges Sought Against Rumsfeld Over Prison Abuse. Time Magazine.
- "War Crimes Suit Prepared against Rumsfeld", Democracy Now, 2006-11-09. Democracy Now! is a syndicated program of news analysis and opinion aired by more than 700 Radio and Television, satellite Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all
- Jeremy Brecher and Brendan Smith (2006-11-03). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 644 - Umar ibn al-Khattab, the second Muslim Caliph, is killed by a Persian slave in Medina. War Criminals, Beware. The Nation.
- ^ Choice of Gonzales May Blaze a Trail for the High Court.
- ^ On the Nomination (Confirmation Alberto R. Gonzales to be Attorney General). United States Senate, Roll Call Votes 109th Congress, 1st Session. .
- ^ "Do As We Say, Not As We Do" Says the Right Wing on Judicial Nominees.
- ^ No to Justice Gonzales.
- ^ The Holy War Begins: Bush must choose between the big tent or the revival tent.
- ^ A Review of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Use of National Security Letters (PDF). US Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General. Retrieved on 2007-04-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
- ^ Dahlia Lithwick (July 10, 2007). Hardly Working: How Alberto Gonzales' incompetence became a defense for his wrongdoing. Slate Magazine. Slate is an English-language online current affairs and culture Magazine created in 1996 by former New Republic editor Michael
- ^ John Solomon (July 10, 2007). Gonzales Was Told of FBI Violations. Washington Post. The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D
- ^ Plan for Replacing Certain United States Attorneys.
- ^ Justice Department Announces Appointment of J. Timothy Griffin as Interim United States Attorney (PDF). Press Release. Department of Justice (2006-12-15). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Retrieved on 2007-05-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling
- ^ Waas, Murray. "Administration Withheld E-Mails About Rove", National Journal, National Journal Group, 2007-05-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England. Retrieved on 2007-05-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling
- ^ Q & A from Committee for Bud Cummins (no date). United States House Committee on the Judiciary Retrieved May 18, 2007. (Written responses by Bud Cummins to committee interrogatories, post-hearing. )
- ^ See Dismissal of U.S. attorneys controversy for full details. The
- ^ Johnston, David. "Reviews of 6 fired attorneys positive", Washington Post, 2007-02-25. The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Retrieved on 2006-03-07. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus
- ^ a b "Transcript of Media Availability With Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales", PRNewswire-USNewswire, 2007-03-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Retrieved on 2007-08-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital "incomplete information, was communicated or may have been communicated to the Congress"
- ^ "Prosecutor Firings Are My Bad—Gonzales", AP, 2007-03-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II.
- ^ Jakes Jordan, Lara. "White House Backs AG As Support Wanes", Associated Press, San Francisco Chronicle, 2007-03-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Retrieved on 2007-09-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle.
- ^ Jan Crawford Greenburg and Ariane de Vogue. "Gonzales Contradicts His Own Testimony", ABC News, 2007-04-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Retrieved on 2007-09-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius
- ^ Johnson, Kevin. "Gonzales seeks GOP support", USA Today, 2007-04-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.
- ^ CQ Transcripts Wire. "Gonzales Testifies Before Senate Panel, Part II", The Washington Post, 2007-04-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer
- ^ YouTube - Schumer 4
- ^ Egelko, Bob. "Gonzales says the Constitution doesn't guarantee habeas corpus", San Francisco Chronicle, 2007-01-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 41 - Gaius Caesar (Caligula, known for his eccentricity and cruel Despotism, is Assassinated by his disgruntled Retrieved on 2007-06-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1179 - The Norwegian Battle of Kalvskinnet outside Nidaros.
- ^ "Gonzales: There Is No Express Grant of Habeas Corpus In The Constitution", Think Progress, 2007-01-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor
- ^ Hamilton, Alexander (July 1788). "The Federalist Papers : No. 84". The Avalon Project.
- ^ Parry, Robert. "Gonzales Questions 'Habeas Corpus'", Commentary, Baltimore Chronicle & Sentinel, 2007-01-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. Retrieved on 2007-08-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital
- ^ "Bush Lets U.S. Spy on Callers Without Courts". NYT's Risen & Lichtblau's December 16, 2005 "Bush Lets U. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. S. Spy on Callers Without Courts". Retrieved on 2006-02-18. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy via commondreams. org
- ^ Byron Calame. "Eavesdropping and the Election: An Answer on the Question of Timing", 2006-08-13. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar.
- ^ January 18, 2007 letter from the DOJ's Richard Hertling, see question 171
- ^ Murray Waas. "Internal Affairs", 2007-03-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,
- ^ "Bush Intervened in Dispute Over N.S.A. Eavesdropping", 2007-05-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Ray Suarez. "Democrats Seek Perjury Charge for Attorney General", PBS NewsHour, 2007-07-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England.
- ^ Jeffrey Rosen. "Conscience of a Conservative", New York Times Magazine, The New York Times, 2007-09-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. Retrieved on 2007-09-05. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris.
- ^ David Johnston and Scott Shane. "Gonzales Denies Improper Pressure on Ashcroft", The New York Times, 2007-07-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler
- ^ "Documents Dispute Gonzales’ Testimony", Associated Press, 2007-07-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus
- ^ David Stout. "F.B.I. Chief Challenges Gonzales’s Testimony", The New York Times, 2007-07-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus
- ^ "Text: F.B.I. Director's Notes", The New York Times, 2007-08-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli
- ^ David Johnston and Scott Shane. "Notes Detail Pressure on Ashcroft Over Spying", The New York Times, 2007-08-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli
- ^ "Leahy: Gonzales Must Clarify Statements", Associated Press, 2007-07-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat
- ^ Michael Fletcher. "Senators Subpoena The White House", Washington Post, 2007-06-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul.
- ^ Letter to Fred Fielding, Esq., Counsel to the President. United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Patrick Leahy, Chairman (2007-08-08). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula.
- ^ Deb Riechmann. "White House Wants More Time on Subpoenas", Associated Press, 2007-08-18. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica.
- ^ Jesse J. Holland. "Leahy Threatens Bush Aides With Contempt", Associated Press, 2007-08-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine
- ^ David Stout. "White House Backs Gonzales on Testimony", The New York Times, 2007-07-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England.
- ^ Philip Shenon and David Johnston. "Democrats Say They Will Press Gonzales Inquiries", The New York Times, 2007-08-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708)
- ^ Philip Shenon. "Testimony by Gonzales Is Subject of Inquiry", The New York Times, 2007-08-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and
- ^ Teen sex scandal ignored by AG, others for 2 years
- ^ Gonzales, Bush Go Back a Long Way. NPR (2007-03-20). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Retrieved on 2007-08-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan
- ^ "Gonzales explains bedside meeting with ailing Ashcroft", Politics, CNN. com, 2007-07-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Retrieved on 2007-09-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle.
- ^ Gonzales Rapped As President's 'Yes Man'. ABC News (2007-05-19). This article is about the American news organization See also ABC News (disambiguation ABC News is a division of American Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Retrieved on 2007-08-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan
- ^ Andrew Cohen (2007-04-03). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Part I: Alberto Gonzales: A Willing Accessory at Justice. Washington Post. The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D Retrieved on 2007-08-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan
- ^ Berlow, Alan. "The President's Yes Man", Washington Post, 2004-11-21, p. The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. B07. Retrieved on 2007-04-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to
- ^ Barton Gellman and Jo Becker (2007-06-25). Barton David Gellman (born Nov 3 1960 is an American author and journalist on the staff of The Washington Post. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Pushing the Envelope on Presidential Power. Washington Post. The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D Retrieved on 2007-08-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan
- ^ Stout, David (2007-05-24). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Bush Backs Gonzales in Face of No-Confidence Vote. The New York Times. Retrieved on 2007-08-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital
- ^ H.Res. 417. Library of Congress (2007-05-21). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Retrieved on 2007-05-24. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned
- ^ Roll call, 110th congress, 1st Session, Senate vote number 207, June 11, 2007, 05:55 PM On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to the Consideration of S. J. Res. 14. United States Senate. Retrieved June 12, 2007.
- ^ Lipton, Eric. "No-Confidence Vote on Gonzales Fails in the Senate", The New York Times, 2007-06-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Retrieved on 2007-07-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. (en)
- ^ Frank O. Bowman III, Floyd R. Gibson Missouri Endowed Professor of Law. Faculty. University of Missouri School of Law. Retrieved on 2007-05-05. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John
- ^ Bowman, Frank. "He’s Impeachable, You Know", New York Times, 2007-05-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2007-05-05. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 553 - The Second Council of Constantinople begins 1215 - Rebel Barons renounce their allegiance to King John
- ^ "BREAKING: House Democrats Introducing Bill To Investigate Impeachment Of Alberto Gonzales". Crooks and Liars.
- ^ Representative Jay Inslee Democrat Washington (2007-07-31). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 30 BC - Battle of Alexandria: Mark Antony achieves a minor victory over Octavian 's forces but most of his army subsequently That the Committee on the Judiciary shall investigate fully whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to impeach Alberto R. Gonzales, Attorney General. Retrieved on 2007-08-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan
- ^ Batt, Tony. "Reid expects attorney general to quit", Las Vegas Review-Journal, 2007-03-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus,
- ^ March 11: Schumer calls on Gonzales to resign - The Talk
- ^ Sen. Charles Schumer. Schumer Calls For Gonzales' Resignation [Television production]. CNN. Retrieved on 2007-08-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan "carrying out the political wishes of the President"
- ^ "Gonzales Vows To Stay On The Job", Politics, CBS News, 2007-04-23. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Retrieved on 2007-08-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan "I don't think he can be effective"
- ^ a b c d e f g h Calling for Gonzales' Resignation - Common Cause
- ^ "Cantwell calls for Gonzales to resign", KEPR-TV, 2007-04-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Retrieved on 2007-09-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle.
- ^ Hillary Clinton calls for Gonzales' resignation March 13, 2007
- ^ Presidential Hopefuls Speak Up on Prosecutor Dismissals
- ^ Werner, Erica. "Feinstein calls for Attorney General Gonzales to resign", United States Senator Dianne Feinstein, 2007-03-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. Retrieved on 2007-09-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. ""I believe he should step down. ""
- ^ Kennedy: Resignation is long overdue
- ^ Kerry calls on Bush to fire Attorney General
- ^ Lincoln and Pryor call for Gonzales' ouster
- ^ Obama Renews Call for Gonzales to be Replaced as Attorney General. Barack Obama (2007-03-29). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Retrieved on 2007-08-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan “subverted justice to promote a political agenda”
- ^ Pryor Calls for Attorney General Gonzales to Resign. Senate office of Mark Pryor (2007-03-15). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Retrieved on 2007-04-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. “…when the Attorney General lies to a United States Senator … it's time for that Attorney General to go…”
- ^ Gonzales not convincing. (April 19, 2007). Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. National Public Radio. Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ Gonzales must resign. (April 20, 2007). Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Press Office of Speaker Nancy Pelosi. United States House of Representatives. Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ a b Kiely, Kathy; Kevin Johnson. "Second GOP senator suggests Gonzales should go", USA Today, 2007-03-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Retrieved on 2007-04-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.
- ^ Lara Jakes Jordan. "Gonzales Confronts Call for Resignation", ABC News, 2007-04-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer
- ^ Sheryl Gay Stolberg and Jeff Zeleny. "Mistakes' Made on Prosecutors, Gonzales Admits", New York Times, 2007-03-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice.
- ^ "McCain: It would be best for Gonzales to quit", MSNBC. com, Associated Press, 2007-04-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. Retrieved on 2007-04-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated
- ^ GOP Senator says Gonzales should consider resigning (2007-04-20). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Retrieved on 2007-04-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII.
- ^ Kiely, Kathy; Kevin Johnson. "Second GOP senator suggests Gonzales should go", Washington News, USA Today, 2007-03-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Retrieved on 2007-09-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. "GOP Sen. Norm Coleman of Minnesota said he is "deeply concerned about how this whole process has been handled. ""
- ^ Schemo, D. J. (April 23, 2007). Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Gonzales 'bad for Justice Department,' Specter says. Deseret Morning News (UT). Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ Kellman, Laurie. "Hagel Demands Gonzales' Resignation", The Washington Post, 2007-05-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Retrieved on 2007-09-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle.
- ^ Strategist Says Gonzales Is "Finished." (March 15, 2007). Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. CBS News. Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ Congressman Paul Gillmor (blog). In B. Roode (March 23, 2007). Events 1174 - Jocelin, Abbot of Melrose, is elected Bishop of Glasgow. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Gillmor joins in calls for Gonzales to go. Sandusky Register (OH). Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ Goetz, Kaomi. "Ehlers Says U.S. Attorney General Should Resign", Michigan Radio News, NPR, 2007-04-05. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 456 - St Patrick returns to Ireland as a missionary bishop Retrieved on 2007-04-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil.
- ^ "Nevada Republican congressman calls for Gonzales to step down", Las Vegas Sun, 2007-04-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Retrieved on 2007-04-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1500 - Portuguese Navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil.
- ^ "Bipartisan questioning about Gonzales needs to continue", Daily Nebraskan, 2007-04-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 879 - Louis III becomes King of the Western Franks. 1407 - the lama Retrieved on 2006-04-16. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom
- ^ "House Republican leader says Gonzales should go", News, Muzi. com, 2007-04-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) Retrieved on 2007-09-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. ""[. . . ] I think it is time for fresh leadership at the Department of Justice," Putnam said in a brief telephone interview. "
- ^ White House insiders: Gonzales hurt himself before panel April 23, 2007
- ^ Bogden out for 'wrong reasons': Justice Department called incompetent March 22, 2007
- ^ Republican support for Gonzales erodes - Politics - MSNBC.com
- ^ Gonzales Fall For Attorney Firings? March 16, 2007
- ^ Gonzales rejects calls for resignation March 13, 2007
- ^ Bozell III, L. Brent. "Sunday's Pseudo-Republicans", Media Research Center, 2007-03-29. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1461 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Towton - Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Retrieved on 2007-09-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle.
- ^ "Richardson calls for Gonzales resignation", KOB, 2007-04-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Retrieved on 2007-09-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle.
- ^ a b Bush Ally Gonzales resigns post. BBC News (2007-08-27). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 479 BC - Greco-Persian Wars: Persian forces led by Mardonius are routed by Pausanias, the Spartan Retrieved on 2007-08-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital
- ^ Eggen, Dan; Elizabeth Williamson. "Democrats May Tie Confirmation to Gonzales Papers", Washington Post, September 19, 2007, pp. A10. Retrieved on 2007-09-19. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I.
- ^ Isikoff, Michael; and Mark Josenball. "Gonzales Hires a Top Gun: Still under investigation by Congress and Justice Department lawyers who once worked for him, the former attorney general has turned to a leading Washington attorney to help him beat the rap.", Newsweek, October 10, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-10-13. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees
- ^ SR.com: Gonzales could be prosecuted, McKay says
- ^ Dan Eggen. "Gonzales Defense Fund Set Up - Former Attorney General's Legal Fees Mount in Probe", The Washington Post, 2007-11-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Retrieved on 2007-11-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria.
- ^ Lewis, Neil A. . "In Searching for New Job, Gonzales Sees No Takers", New York Times, April 13, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-04-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom
- ^ The Texas Supreme Court granted rehearing and reversed its own judgment, in an opinion written by Justice Hecht. 90 S. W. 3d 268 (Tex. 2002).
External links
- Official biography from whitehouse. gov
- Announcement of his nomination on CNN
- Current Law Office in Thomson Legal Record
- Vinson and Elkins, Lawyers
- A second biography from ABC News
- "Death in Texas" by Sister Helen Prejean in The New York Review of Books
- "A Poor Choice"—Human Rights Watch
- Letter to 9/11 Commission from FindLaw
- The Geneva Convention is "obsolete" memo in PDF from Washington in Depth, AP
- Bush Admin. policy memos re: torture, interrogations, and POW status from FindLaw
- Kennedy urges Senate to deny Gonzales nomination over torture policies from Senator Edward M. Kennedy, February 1, 2005. Cable News Network, usually referred to by its Initialism CNN, is a major English language Television network founded in 1980 by Ted Turner This article is about the American news organization See also ABC News (disambiguation ABC News is a division of American Sister Helen Prejean CSJ (b April 21, 1939, Baton Rouge Louisiana) is a Roman Catholic Nun The New York Review of Books (or NYREV or NYRB) is a semimonthly Magazine on Literature, Culture, and current Human Rights Watch is a United States -based international Non-governmental organization that conducts research and advocacy on Human rights. Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy (born February 22 1932 is the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts and a member of the Democratic Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- "Torture and Gonzales: An Exchange" from The New York Review of Books
- Gonzales Grilled Over Drowning Torture
- Support of Torture Not Gonzales' Greatest Sin
- Transcript of Gonzales' Press Conference, March 13, 2007, relating to the Dismissal of U.S. attorneys controversy. The New York Review of Books (or NYREV or NYRB) is a semimonthly Magazine on Literature, Culture, and current Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The
- Bush defends Gonzales' role in US Attorney firings , Breaking Legal news, April 1, 2007
- Dangerous precedents, The Standard, Thursday, April 19, 2007
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| Preceded by Raul Gonzalez |
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| Preceded by Beth Nolan |
White House Counsel 2001–2005 |
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| Preceded by John Ashcroft |
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| NAME | Gonzales, Alberto |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Gonzales, Alberto R. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Michael Bernard Mukasey (mjuːˈkeɪzi(born July 28, 1941)is an American lawyer currently the 81st Attorney General of the United States, and |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | 80th United States Attorney General |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 4, 1955 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | San Antonio, Texas |
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