Janet Reno Quotes

"The U.S. government alleges that for the past 45 years, the companies that manufacture and sell tobacco have waged an intentional and coordinated campaign of deceit,"

"I offered to permit additional members of the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee to review these documents, in order to satisfy the committee's subpoena, ... I again offered to testify, to meet with members of the committee and to answer oversight questions."

"Tensions between police and minority residents affect all aspects of the criminal justice system,"

"I think it is important that we adhere to principles of federalism, recognize that it is primarily a state issue, and, again, do everything we can to play an appropriate role that doesn't politicize the matter but contributes in a thoughtful way to the resolution of it,"

"I regret deeply that Judge Parker feels that way, but I know what I've had to do based on the evidence and the law. I know what I've had to do to address the national security issues,"

"But we can't rest now, we cannot become complacent,"

"They will not see marshals at 2:01 today attempting to take the boy by force. If we're compelled to enforce our order, we intend to do so in a reasoned, measured way."

"Especially in minority communities ... residents believe the police have used excessive force, that law enforcement is too aggressive, that law enforcement is too biased, disrespectful and unfair."

"I have conducted an initial inquiry to determine whether I have received information sufficient to constitute grounds to investigate,"

"It is important that we identify who is responsible for them having guns, what the parents knew or should have known, and take appropriate steps, ... Meet the Press."

"At that time, the INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service) will formally transfer parole and care to the father,"

"We want to try to apprehend those people and take action against them for the most serious crime for which they are eligible for prosecution,"

"I would refer you to the language of the law, ... It depends on the circumstances."

"Congress has an oversight function, and I have the responsibility to pursue an investigation the right way, which is certainly not to disclose the details of how I'm going to conduct an investigation, ... We will be working with Chairman Burton to see how we both fulfill those functions."

"But we do want to raise consciousness ... that such attacks are growing increasingly likely,"

"Her knowledge and expertise of immigration issues, coupled with her humanity, fairness, dedication, and compassion, have enabled her to steer the agency towards a more balanced program of judicious enforcement and improved customer service, ... She has served the American people well."

"I felt joyful at the public's criticism. People come to the country for free speech. It's what America is all about,"

"This agreement between the world's two largest national economies, marks an important milestone in the development of the already close relationship that exists between our two antitrust enforcement agencies,"

"I don't think I had the authority to go the other way."

"If the truth shows what I believe to be the case -- that we tried to set up something that would bring the people out and give them a chance to come out in a safe and orderly way -- and that it was their determination and their judgment and their actions that brought that fire upon them, then I would use the experience we have here and figure out what we can do for the future."