Date published: 2007/08/27
The BBC says:
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, embroiled in a row over the sacking of eight US attorneys, has formally announced his resignation.
In a brief news conference Mr Gonzales said he had met President George W Bush on Sunday to tender his resignation, which will take effect on 17 September.
Members of Congress have accused Mr Gonzales of abuse of office over the sacking of federal prosecutors.
He is the latest in a run of senior officials to leave the White House.
Paying tribute to Mr Gonzales, Mr Bush said on Monday that he had been subjected to "months of unfair treatment" and that "his good name was dragged through the mud for political reasons".
Poor Mr Gonzales, such "unfair" treatment he received. Imagine that Congress thought he should tell the truth, who the heck do they think they are. Surely King George is the one who sets the rules.
Gonzales was easily one of the worst Bush appointees, not only was he a liar but he was also stupid and arrogant, a lethal combination, and presumably this was the reason he was such a useful friend of Bush (there are not many people that make Bush look good in comparison).
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