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Al Franken:

“Alberto Gonzales’s resignation leaves several unanswered questions, the first of which is: What took him so long?

“But his resignation shouldn’t absolve the administration from answering other serious questions about what took place at the Department of Justice. Three I’d like to see answered are:

“1. How much did politics play a role in the firing of United States Attorneys?
“2. To what extent was the Department of Justice used to try to influence elections?
“3. What is the truth about the administration’s legal justification for both domestic spying and the use of torture against detainees?”

Mike Ciresi:

“During the tenure of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, the Department of Justice was unduly politicized as many decisions were made based on political gamesmanship. As a result, Mr. Gonzales’s ability to lead the DOJ was seriously compromised and so his decision to resign was the right decision.

Regardless of the political battles any presidential administration faces, the American public needs to know the Attorney General will follow the law, tell the truth, and not succumb to political pressure.”