“Democrats will not obstruct or impede a nominee who we are confident w

Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has finally done something
important to advance the cause of justice. He has resigned. But his
departure alone cannot remove the dark cloud that hangs over the
Justice Department. President Bush needs to choose a new attorney
general of unquestioned integrity who would work to make the
department worthy of its name again — and provide the mandate to
do it. Congress needs to continue to investigate the many scandals
Mr. Gonzales leaves behind.
When Mr. Gonzales was appointed, it seemed doubtful that he
would be able to put aside his years as Mr. Bush’s personal
lawyer, which stretched back to the Texas governor’s office, and
represent the interests of the American people. He never did.



“Democrats will not obstruct
or impede a nominee who we are co.....