What’s driving you crazy?

Thank you for contacting me regarding Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and the dismissal of eight U.S. Attorneys in 2006. I welcome your thoughts and comments on this issue.

On December 7, 2006, the U.S. Department of Justice dismissed eight of the 93 U.S. Attorneys serving at that time. These federal prosecutors are political appointees, confirmed by the Senate, and serve at the behest of the president. There has been much discussion about the process and reasons behind these dismissals, but ultimately the decision is one of the president and his administration. Former President Bill Clinton demonstrated this decision-making power when he fired all 93 Attorneys in 1993. President Bush has expressed his confidence in Alberto Gonzales’ abilities, and continues to support his service as Attorney General.

I appreciate hearing from you and hope you will not hesitate to keep in touch on any issue of concern to you.

Sincerely,
Kay Bailey Hutchison

Dear Sen. Hutchison:

First of all, I would like to say I appreciate that, unlike your Texas colleague, one does not have to stick to a prescribed list of issues. Nor does one have to play a game at the end to prove one is human.

That being said, I have received your reply to my communication expressing my dissatisfaction with Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

While you make some good points, I fear I remain unconvinced. He is a bum and a party hack.

Respectfully,
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