Janet Reno
Janet Reno
Janet Wood Renoserved as the Attorney General of the United States, from 1993 to 2001. She was nominated by President Bill Clinton on February 11, 1993, and confirmed on March 11, 1993. She was the first woman to serve as Attorney General and the second longest serving Attorney General after William Wirt...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth21 July 1938
CityMiami, FL
CountryUnited States of America
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Well, as you have realized on a number of occasions, I get damned if I do and damned if I don't. And the important thing is to try to make sure that we recognize that it is a matter of state law in most cases, that each state conducts its elections according to state law, and that we do not interfere unless there is a basis for federal jurisdiction,
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I explained I was leaving the matter in Mr. Ashcroft's hands.
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From the beginning, we have been mindful of the fact that at the center of this case is a 6-year-old boy who has been through a terrible ordeal. We are concerned for him and will continue to try to resolve this matter in a way that avoids additional trauma to him.
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No matter what the data show, the perception of too many Americans is that police officers can't be trusted, ... The issue is national in scope and reaches people all across this country.
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It doesn't matter to criminals if the event is called a gun show or a flea market -- if they can buy guns.
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I think it is important that we adhere to principles of federalism, recognize that it is primarily a state issue, and, again, do everything we can to play an appropriate role that doesn't politicize the matter but contributes in a thoughtful way to the resolution of it,
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I didn't express any matters, opinions on any matters of substance. I think it's obvious that we disagree on a number of issues.
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We will utilize all law enforcement options if appropriate under the 11th Circuit order,
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We will not back down in the face of terrorism, ... We'll carry on and do our duty to the country and the people, and we will not be intimidated by terrorism.
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We expect the laws to be enforced, ... If people flimflam us, they should expect the consequences.
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I've offered everything short of giving the committee grand jury information and information which would damage the investigation,
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These shootings appear to have been motivated by hate,
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The (Senate) bill has languished in conference for nine months while over 20,000 people have been killed by gunfire in America. That's just simply plain, outrageously wrong,
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I should have no comment on any personnel decision until I have had a chance to meet with the cabinet members in question and work through all the decisions.