Famous Quotes & Sayings

I am sorry that they had to go in after him this way, but I don't know what choice the attorney general had. The father actually had custody, legal custody of this child for the last nine days. The relatives in Miami would not give him up.

but there is potential serious collateral damage to our Constitution and civil liberties in the attorney general's bill.

Based upon parameters that are dictated by a court settlement, the attorney general often consults with the governor, but the final determination as to how the monies are returned to the people of the state lies with the Attorney General's Office, again, based upon the parameters that are dictated by the court.

Basically all we can do is get a bankruptcy attorney and get in line.

John Ashcroft

More eloquently than any attorney general before or since, Dr. Martin Luther King spoke of making justice -- quote -- 'a reality for all God's children,'

Next term, there would be an incumbent district attorney and most people like to serve at least two terms. Effectively, I'm taking myself out of the picture for eight years.

No good divorce attorney pads their bills or needs a case to go longer. I have no incentive to make a case drag on.

Given the fact that she was found in South Carolina indicates she has contacts there, ... Once she gets an attorney we can talk about this further.

Given the fact that anything that is really new is classified, we won't learn anything in the hearings that we don't already know. Congress is so ineffectual most of the time and so afraid, if the attorney general just sticks to his script, they won't lay a glove on him.

Chris Christie

Given my last position, that I was the first U.S attorney post 9/11 in New Jersey, I understand acutely the pain and sorrow and upset of the family members who lost loved ones that day at the hands of radical Muslim extremists. And their sensitivities and concerns have to be taken into account.

I don't think an expensive solution is the answer. I think prosecutors belong in the courtroom, but supervisors and the district attorney belong in the community.

I don't want to badmouth the management or the company, but this change does put all of the pressure and accountability to prove the harm of the sale on the attorney general's shoulders. The original law forced a dialogue with the public on those responsible for any potential sale, and now they can essentially do whatever they want to do without any public encumbrances.

John Ashcroft

I look upon the position of attorney general with an awesome sense of responsibility, ... If I am confirmed, on my shoulders will rest the responsibility of upholding American justice ... protection of the weak, freedom for the restrained, liberty to the oppressed, and security to every citizen.

I have little doubt the old NYRA management would have never even brought their suspicions forward to the attorney general. The new NYRA management did so immediately.

if effective measures are not implemented to provide security for defense attorney who are clearly at risk.

If other attorney generals or tort lawyers follow the example of Rhode Island, it could ruin a whole industry.

I have huge respect for Preet Bharara, a great U.S. Attorney by any measure. But even great men can make mistakes.

I'd like the attorney general to step aside, do the right thing, support an independent investigation and let that move forward. Until we do that, we, as a community, will not have faith and confidence.

Byron Dorgan

I don't know whether Ken Lay is going to testify. What I do know is that his attorneys have told us that we should prepare for a hearing in which he will testify,

Samuel Alito

I do not question that the attorney general should have this immunity. But for tactical reasons, I would not raise the issue here.

Janet Reno

One of the things that I can tell you is, having come in on the heels of no confirmed attorney general for a month and a half, this department is a great institution. The people who work here do one heck of a job for the American people,

One would have thought that a former attorney general wouldn't be doing that.

One wonders whether the government showed up with a court order or an opinion letter from the attorney general. The Bells should at the very least inquire about the law that governs their situation. I hope a conversation ensued after the government made the request.

Bob Schaffer

Salazar's record is one of weakness; he hasn't been a good attorney general.

We have several attorneys who do nothing but collect the information on the auction sites 24 hours a day.

This should be an exciting and informative presentation by our state attorney general because as our economy in California has resumed a very rapid growth rate many corporate boards of directors are struggling with pressures to meet new challenges from both a highly competitive global environment and more restrictive legal oversight.

Al Sharpton

The resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder is met with both pride and disappointment by the Civil Rights community. We are proud that he has been the best Attorney General on Civil Rights in U.S. history and disappointed because he leaves at a critical time when we need his continued diligence most.

First and foremost, it's the law in Ohio and that is our job as attorney general, to enforce the laws of Ohio, period.

John Ashcroft

But Justice decided this was a big deal and that the first word should come from the attorney general,

Both the U.S. Chamber and the Maryland Chamber of Commerce have called into question the validity of the bill under ERISA. I'm sure that is something our attorneys are looking into as we decide our course of action.

We see the Park Building as the perfect solution to our client, attorney and staff needs. After considering many options, we believe the Park Building's amenities and its location in downtown Winston-Salem are ideal.

Bob Stoops

While we deny many of the allegations made in the lawsuit, our attorneys will continue to try and resolve this matter, ... It is our expectation that this lawsuit will not unduly disrupt our family or professional duties and responsibilities.

to meet the expectations of Attorney General Reno and Director Freeh.