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"I Don't Recall" Transcript of the Gonzales Hearings

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GONZALES: Senator, that was such a long time ago.

DURBIN: You were dressed up as John Kerry.

GONZALES: Senator, I do not recall; Senator, I've been going back in my mind, but I had many important issues...

DURBIN: By at least three accounts, you were pole dancing.

GONZALES: Senator, with all due respect we're talking about a time period that took place between yesterday and the beginning of the earth. That's millions and millions of years, Senator. I had many other important duties taking place, and I can't...

DURBIN: Did you go cow-tipping as a youth?

GONZALES: Senator, It's my perspective that all Americans should have the pursuit of happiness and that's why I'm here, and that's what I and this administration care about.

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THE NOT SO HONORABLE SENATOR JON KYLE (R-ARIZONA): Mr. Gonzales, was that comment about the pursuit of happiness your idea, or did it originate elsewhere?

GONZALES: Senator I don't recall specifically the genesis of this idea. I don't have any recollection about the mechanics of getting it about the mechanics...

KYLE: Are you a good man?

GONZALES: Senator, that is correct, again the Justice Department has many important duties, and we're doing our duties.

KYLE: No further questions.

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