Obama v. Gonzales

February 04, 2005

Alberto Gonzales was confirmed as attorney general yesterday with a vote of 60-36. Several Democratic Senators stood up in opposition to the nomination, questioning the ability of Gonzales to work in the best interests of the people instead of the president.  Illinois Sen. Barack Obama gave particularly insightful and inspiring remarks at the final confirmation hearing. Obama asked, "whether, given the choice between the Constitution and the President's political agenda, he would put our Constitution first. "  READ THE SPEECH