Alberto Gonzales, Department of Justice, Federal Government, Politics

Liveblogging the Alberto Gonzales Resignation Announcement

By  
on

Wow, that was short. We were prepared to liveblog the Alberto Gonzales resignation announcement, but it was over before it began.
We didn’t time it, but it probably didn’t run over two minutes. Here’s what we jotted down:

AGAG seems a little choked up.

[Update: Pete Williams of NBC had the exact opposite reaction; he saw Gonzales as unemotional.]

Begins with shout-out to wife and son.

Resignation effective September 17.

“I have lived the American Dream.”

Says that his worst days as Attorney General have been better than his father’s best days.

[Well that’s true. At least the DOJ has running water.]

“Thank you and God bless America.”

As Gonzales walks away from the podium, reporters call out, “Why are you leaving?” But he just keeps on walking.
Earlier: Breaking: Alberto Gonzales Has Resigned as Attorney General!

Sponsored

Topics