President Bush Backs Gonzales

President Bush today gave a strong vote of confidence to Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez. "This is an honest and honorable man in whom I have confidence," Bush said. The President said Gonzalez's testimony before the judiciary committee increased his confidence. I believe in every aspect of supporting the President, but in this case I am not sure that I can. He responded to about a hundred questions with, "I don't know" or I don't recall"

Gonzalez had been under increased criticism for his handling of the firings of eight prosecutors, and about a key meeting he attended in November. Gonzalez has said he cannot remember anything about the meeting. Is his memory that bad? I can remember the first job I ever had, and he can't remember a key meeting? The Attorney Generals testimony was damaging to say the least. I believe his credibility was damaged beyond repair by his own actions.

Republicans as well have voiced concern whether or not Gonzalez can still do the job as Attorney General. The President of the United States continues to have confidence, but I am not so sure the American People still do.