Oversight Committee Outlines Case for Contempt over Fast and Furious

Published on May 4, 2012
Duration: 7:21

This video discusses the ongoing investigation into the Fast and Furious operation and the potential for contempt charges against Attorney General Eric Holder. Congressman Goer details the lack of cooperation from the Department of Justice, including withheld documents and uncooperative witnesses, leading to the draft citation. The discussion highlights the perceived obstruction of justice and the demand for accountability regarding the operation's failures and the resulting violence.

Quick Summary

The Oversight Committee is moving towards contempt charges against Attorney General Eric Holder due to the Department of Justice's alleged obstruction of the Fast and Furious investigation. This includes withholding crucial documents and refusing to allow interviews with key personnel, hindering efforts to uncover the truth behind the operation's failures and the resulting violence.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Draft Citation
  2. 00:16Highlights of Contempt Charges
  3. 00:52DOJ Payroll and Outrage
  4. 01:10Lack of Accountability
  5. 01:30DOJ's Incompetence and Arguments
  6. 01:46Call for Contempt Proceedings
  7. 02:01DOJ's Claims of Compliance
  8. 02:20Holder's Testimony on Inline Attorneys
  9. 02:46Confusing the Audience
  10. 02:54Special Order on Fast and Furious
  11. 03:17Agent Terry's Death and Mexican Citizens
  12. 03:36Message to NRA Fans
  13. 03:52Political Witch Hunt Claims
  14. 04:04Where is the Hispanic Caucus Outrage?
  15. 04:18Missing Guns and Arizona Risk
  16. 04:39Preventing the Truth
  17. 05:01Timeline and Attorney General's Speech
  18. 05:25President's Affidavit and Gun Confiscation Claims
  19. 05:40Smells Like a Duck
  20. 05:52Arizona's Demand for Truth
  21. 06:04Delaying and Covering Up
  22. 06:14Holding the Attorney General Accountable
  23. 06:22Basic Facts and Lunacy
  24. 06:43Next Steps for the Draft Citation
  25. 06:51Starting Contempt Proceedings ASAP
  26. 07:05Taking on the Administration

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main reason for the contempt charges against Attorney General Eric Holder?

The main reason for the contempt charges against Attorney General Eric Holder is the Department of Justice's alleged failure to cooperate with congressional oversight regarding the Fast and Furious operation, including withholding documents and refusing interviews.

What specific failures of the Fast and Furious operation are being highlighted?

The failures highlighted include the death of Agent Terry, the deaths of over 300 Mexican citizens, and the ongoing concern about the whereabouts of over a thousand guns that were part of the operation, particularly in high-risk areas like Arizona.

What action is being planned on the House floor regarding Fast and Furious?

A special order is planned for the House floor to dedicate an hour for members to discuss the various "aggravations" and failures of the Fast and Furious project, aiming to educate the American public on the matter.

Why is the congressman concerned about the lack of outrage from certain groups?

The congressman expresses concern about the lack of outrage from the Hispanic Caucus regarding the deaths of individuals on both sides of the border that resulted from the Fast and Furious operation, questioning their silence on the matter.

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