Liveblogging the Alberto Gonzales Resignation Announcement
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!
(7) Comments
Comments
Comments hidden for your protection. Show them anyway!
Ay carumba!
Even I look down on Gonzales, and stop mlking your supposedly poor upbringing. If you want to see misery look at the awful jobs we Loyola grads have to take. I can't even pay off my debt with this miserable $15/hour salary.
clever L2L...you always find a way to tie anything into your miserable job prospects. maybe you can somehow make that into a marketable skill?
Enter the devil we don't know.
Press: "Why are you leaving?"
Gonzales: "I don't recall. I wasn't present at the meeting when my resignation was discussed."
Press: "Why are you leaving?"
Gonzales: "I don't recall. I wasn't present at the meeting when my resignation was discussed."
Bravo 11:48/11:53 - best one I've seen.
Wanting to spend more time at home to eavesdrop on his family also is good.