"Do we want an Attorney General who will play politics with the law, play politics with the court and just play politics with international conventions designed to protect our troops? I do not want to play that kind of politics. I am going to vote against Alberto Gonzales"
- Barbara Mikulski
About this Quote
This quote by Barbara Mikulski is a clear declaration of her opposition to the nomination of Alberto Gonzales as Attorney General. She is expressing her concern that Gonzales will utilize his position to play politics with the law, the court, and global conventions. She believes that this type of habits is undesirable and will not support his election. Mikulski is making a strong statement that she will not stand for any kind of political manipulation of the law or worldwide conventions, and that she will not support Gonzales' nomination. Her words are a clear sign of her dedication to maintaining the law and safeguarding the rights of people.
"Well, I think any time you delve into this sort of religion, politics, as you well know, you're going to, you know, touch a few nerves. I wasn't - now - and this is the honest truth"
