Hensarling on Eric Holder’s Resignation

WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), a leading conservative and chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement on Attorney General Eric Holder’s resignation.

“Eric Holder’s decision to step down as Attorney General is long overdue.  From his refusing to cooperate with Congress on the investigation of Fast and Furious to failing to investigate the IRS’ violation of the Constitutional rights of Americans, Eric Holder has presided over a Justice Department that has enabled the Obama Administration to turn our nation from one governed by the rule of law to one governed by the rule of rulers. These actions as Attorney General lost him the confidence of the American people needed to serve as our nation’s top law enforcement official.  While Eric Holder may be leaving, this doesn’t excuse the Obama Administration and the Justice Department from working with Congress to answer the serious questions that we have sought answers to.  I hope the next Attorney General will work to uphold the rule of law and respect the Constitution so that the public’s trust in our justice system may be restored.”    

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