RE: Republicans intervene to save Alberto Gonzales
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From: Elsewhere's Daughter
Date: Apr 22, 2007 4:16 PM
Following his disastrous appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Alberto Gonzales' wife, Rebecca Turner Gonzales, has decided to remove the feeding tube that has been keeping the Attorney General alive for the past ten years.
"We have always held out hope that Alberto will someday achieve normal brain function," said Mrs. Gonzales in a written statement. "But after Thursday, it has become clear that there can be no recovery from his current vegetative state."
Congressional Republicans responded quickly to this news, introducing "Alberto's Law", which would prohibit the removal of any life support device even in cases of gross incompetence and extreme toadying.
Speaking from his home in Tennessee, physician and former GOP Senator Bill Frist offered his own diagnosis. "I have reviewed the video footage of Thursday's hearing," said Frist, "and in my medical opinion it is clear that Alberto does exhibit some limited mental activity. With the right treatment, it's possible that, someday, he may even be able to understand and respond to questions."
Republicans contend that, while clearly dumb as a
post, Alberto Gonzales has shown the ability to smile
and respond to visual stimuli.
While Democrats maintained that this is a private matter for the Gonzales family, Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman(I) immediately declared his support for the legislation and called on news outlets to dramatically increase their coverage of his statements on the issue.
For its part, the White House continues its unqualified support for Gonzales. "The president has no plans to ask for his resignation, " said White House Deputy Press Secretary Dana Perino. "We remain confident that death will in no way reduce Judge Gonzales' effectiveness as Attorney General."
From: Elsewhere's Daughter
Date: Apr 22, 2007 4:16 PM
Gonzales feeding tube removed, GOP urges quick intervention
Following his disastrous appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Alberto Gonzales' wife, Rebecca Turner Gonzales, has decided to remove the feeding tube that has been keeping the Attorney General alive for the past ten years.
"We have always held out hope that Alberto will someday achieve normal brain function," said Mrs. Gonzales in a written statement. "But after Thursday, it has become clear that there can be no recovery from his current vegetative state."
Congressional Republicans responded quickly to this news, introducing "Alberto's Law", which would prohibit the removal of any life support device even in cases of gross incompetence and extreme toadying.
Speaking from his home in Tennessee, physician and former GOP Senator Bill Frist offered his own diagnosis. "I have reviewed the video footage of Thursday's hearing," said Frist, "and in my medical opinion it is clear that Alberto does exhibit some limited mental activity. With the right treatment, it's possible that, someday, he may even be able to understand and respond to questions."
Republicans contend that, while clearly dumb as a
post, Alberto Gonzales has shown the ability to smile
and respond to visual stimuli.
While Democrats maintained that this is a private matter for the Gonzales family, Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman(I) immediately declared his support for the legislation and called on news outlets to dramatically increase their coverage of his statements on the issue.
For its part, the White House continues its unqualified support for Gonzales. "The president has no plans to ask for his resignation, " said White House Deputy Press Secretary Dana Perino. "We remain confident that death will in no way reduce Judge Gonzales' effectiveness as Attorney General."
Labels: Alberto Gonzales, Bushgate, Bushism, Senator Joe Lieberman
posted by Gandolfo at 4/22/2007
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