NRA President David Keene on Inspector General's Testimony About Fast and Furious

Published on September 22, 2012
Duration: 11:35

NRA President David Keene discusses the Inspector General's report on Operation Fast and Furious, criticizing the Attorney General's lack of knowledge and the administration's handling of the scandal. Keene highlights the perceived cover-up, the administration's tendency to blame predecessors, and the courage of whistleblowers who exposed the operation's failures, which resulted in hundreds of deaths. He emphasizes the importance of the upcoming election for Second Amendment supporters.

Quick Summary

NRA President David Keene criticized the Attorney General's defense regarding Operation Fast and Furious, where the AG claimed he didn't read emails or briefings. Keene argued this was an excuse for lack of accountability, especially given the operation's magnitude and tragic outcomes, including hundreds of deaths.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and IG Testimony
  2. 00:23Attorney General's Defense and Accountability
  3. 01:20President Obama's Statements and Blame Game
  4. 02:04Consequences for Justice Department Personnel
  5. 02:38Government Cover-up Tactics
  6. 03:04Impact of Fast and Furious: Dead People
  7. 03:14Defense Strategies: Negligence vs. Knowing
  8. 03:47The February 4th Letter and Recalled Reading
  9. 04:03Inspector General's Report and Whistleblower Treatment
  10. 04:14Congressional Action and Protecting Truth-Tellers
  11. 04:35Line of Lies and Administration's Arrogance
  12. 05:01Courage of Whistleblowers
  13. 05:11President's Campaign Rhetoric and Gun Control
  14. 05:31Federal Agent's Death and Blame
  15. 05:44Congressman Kelly's Concerns
  16. 05:51Message to Whistleblowers
  17. 06:13Risking Careers for Agency Integrity
  18. 06:32Media Coverage and Public Awareness
  19. 06:43Fast and Furious Handling and Rule of Law
  20. 07:02Congressional Concerns and Public Questions
  21. 07:13Gun Owners' Perspective
  22. 07:19Administration's Desire to Disarm
  23. 07:32Tactics to Reopen Gun Control Cases
  24. 07:43Revealing Administration Tactics
  25. 07:53Ignoring Congress and Rule of Law
  26. 08:01Attorney General's Testimony
  27. 08:14Respect for the Rule of Law
  28. 08:19DOJ Working with Media Matters
  29. 08:37Administration Deals in Personalities
  30. 09:14Daily Caller and FOIA Emails
  31. 09:44Proposed Actions: Tax Exemption Status
  32. 09:54Richard Nixon's Enemies List Comparison
  33. 10:05Administration Complicit with Media Propaganda
  34. 10:1340 Years in Politics: Unprecedented Media Alignment
  35. 10:41Media Refusal to Cover Fast and Furious and Libya
  36. 10:54President's Statement on Changing Washington
  37. 11:09The Election is Around the Corner
  38. 11:16Importance for Second Amendment Supporters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Inspector General's main finding regarding Operation Fast and Furious?

The Inspector General's report highlighted that an operation of the magnitude of Fast and Furious was never briefed to the Attorney General, a fact the IG found difficult to comprehend. This lack of awareness was a central point of contention.

How did the Attorney General defend his lack of knowledge about Fast and Furious?

The Attorney General stated he does not read emails, briefing memos, and rarely listens to oral briefings. This defense was characterized as an excuse for not being held accountable for the operation's failures and consequences.

What is the NRA's perspective on the administration's handling of the Fast and Furious scandal?

The NRA views the administration's actions as a cover-up, criticizing their attempts to blame predecessors, promote individuals involved, and engage in character assassination against whistleblowers and reporters. They see it as a tactic to advance gun control.

Why is the upcoming election considered crucial for Second Amendment supporters, according to David Keene?

David Keene believes the upcoming election is the most important for Second Amendment supporters because the results could potentially reverse all the progress made in protecting gun rights over the past few decades. It's seen as a critical juncture for the Second Amendment.

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