Alberto Gonzales Must Resign
Monday, May 21, 2007
Day after day we learn more about the unethical and perhaps illegal behavior undertaken by U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales. Like many in the religious community, I opposed his nomination to serve in the Justice Department because of his record as White House counsel. But as support for the attorney general falls away from Democrats and Republicans alike in Congress he retains the support (at least today) of his most important constituent: the president of the United States. George W. Bush, who promised in taking office to govern under the highest ethical standards, has appointed some of the most ethically challenged officials in modern history. Gonzales must resign to restore at least a little bit of dignity to our government. If not, Congress must force him out the door.