Congressional Investigators Release First Part of Final Joint Report on Operation Fast and Furious

Published on August 1, 2012
Duration: 8:06

This video discusses the release of a congressional report detailing findings on Operation Fast and Furious. Congressman Blake Farenthold explains the report's structure, focusing on field operations, management in Washington, and alleged cover-ups. The discussion highlights concerns about the ATF and DOJ's leadership, the administration's transparency, and the potential for weapons from the operation to surface in crime scenes, particularly along the Texas border.

Quick Summary

Congressman Blake Farenthold discusses the first of three reports on Operation Fast and Furious, detailing ATF and DOJ failures in field operations and calling for leadership improvements. The report is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged cover-ups and the impact of gun trafficking on border security.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Report Release
  2. 00:42Details of the First Report
  3. 01:03Structure of the Three Reports
  4. 01:41Contempt of Congress and Legal Proceedings
  5. 02:05Related DOJ Developments
  6. 03:05Administration's Lack of Cooperation
  7. 03:50Campaign Trail Discussions
  8. 04:25Border Security Concerns
  9. 04:53Impact of Fast and Furious Weapons
  10. 05:23Call for Cartel Control vs. Gun Control
  11. 06:03Nature of Drug Cartels
  12. 06:21Media Coverage Expectations
  13. 06:38Ongoing Investigation and Reforms
  14. 07:38Concluding Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main findings of the first report on Operation Fast and Furious?

The first report on Operation Fast and Furious details how field operations were conducted. It calls for the ATF's leadership to be bolstered to move beyond the issues of gun trafficking that characterized the operation. The report is part of a larger series examining the operation's management and alleged cover-ups.

What is the significance of the contempt of Congress charge related to Eric Holder?

The House voted to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress concerning Operation Fast and Furious. The report indicates that the House will soon commence legal proceedings to enforce this charge, suggesting further accountability measures are forthcoming.

How does Operation Fast and Furious relate to border security and drug violence?

Congressman Farenthold highlights that weapons from Operation Fast and Furious are expected to surface in crime scenes due to the spillover of drug violence into the U.S. His district, near the Rio Grande Valley, is particularly concerned about this issue and the cartel activity it fuels.

What is the congressman's view on the administration's transparency regarding Fast and Furious?

Congressman Farenthold criticizes the administration's claims of transparency, stating they are 'transparently hiding from the truth.' He points to instances like the Judicial Watch case and the withholding of documents under executive privilege as evidence of a lack of genuine openness.

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