Olson Reacts to Holder Resignation Announcement

Statement

Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) issued the following statement in response to the announcement that US Attorney General Eric Holder will resign when a replacement has been named and confirmed:

"It's past time for Attorney General Eric Holder to leave the Justice Department. While I had hoped it would be through the articles of impeachment that I introduced, I'm pleased that he will no longer be the top law enforcement official. I hope his replacement will be someone who holds the laws of this land to a higher standard. Holder's blatant refusal to cooperate with or investigate Operation 'Fast and Furious,' his failure to enforce current laws or investigate the IRS scandal, possibly committing perjury in denying a role in a DOJ operation to confiscate emails from a reporter and his family, and the crisis on our southern border are all actions that clearly fall under 'high crimes and misdemeanors.'

"In 2012, the House passed two separate, bipartisan, Contempt of Congress resolutions against Holder. I'm pleased that Eric Holder is stepping down and I urge the President to appoint someone who respects the laws in place and the constitutional process."

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