Holder Admits to Senate: Fast and Furious Was ‘Flawed’

Eric Holder has admitted Fast and Furious was a bad idea, but he doesn’t want that to distract the American people from efforts to disrupt the flow of guns to Mexico.

“We must be careful not to lose sight of the critical problem,” Holder said, “we are losing the battle to stop the flow of illegal guns to Mexico.”Holder Tells Senate: Flawed Fast And Furious Cant Distract From Ending Mexico Gun Flow

That pretty much summarizes the Attorney General’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee today.

Holder said Operation Fast and Furious was “flawed in its concept and flawed in its execution.” He also admitted that Fast and Furious used bad tactics that “never should have happened,” but then maintained that the most important lesson learned from the botched gun sting is that U.S. efforts to end the so-called “river of steel” of U.S. guns to Mexico must be strengthened.

Yes, the Attorney General used his testimony today to push for additional gun laws to track and monitor those who purchase firearms.

Holder declared that, to ensure gunwalking will not occur again, he has made it a violation of department policy that “will not be tolerated.” He also promised to implement stricter oversight procedures for anti-gun trafficking operations.

In the meantime, Holder declared that “guns that were lost during this operation [will] continue to show up at crime scenes both here and in Mexico“ and that the American people will ”feel the effects for years to come.”

And despite the murder of U.S. Border Agent Brian Terry with a gun allegedly tied to the Fast and Furious program, along with a reported 200 murders of Mexican civilians with similar Fast and Furious-tied weapons, Holder tried to paint his critics as nothing more than political partisans, saying:

“As someone who has seen the consequences of gun violence firsthand…I am determined to ensure that our shared concerns about Operation Fast & Furious lead to more than headline-grabbing Washington gotcha-games and cynical point-scoring.”

You can watch the video below, via Youtube, and hear Holder’s explanations in full:

Next month, Holder will testify before a less favorable House Committee chaired by Rep. Darrell Issa. It is expected he will receive less preferential treatment than today, when Democrat Senator Pat Leahy was presiding.

Comments (111)

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  • let us prey
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 6:24pm

    This guy is as full of sheet as a Christmas turkey.

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  • TRONINTHEMORNING
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 6:22pm

    Flawed; ya think? Eric, just leave. Geez, you are embarrassing your family–worse, your country. GET OUT and take “Barry the plant” with you.

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  • SpankDaMonkey
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 6:20pm

    .
    He knew……….

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  • Maidoff101
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 6:17pm

    Back in May He knew nothing about it, Today He admits The “Plan” was flawed. Im Confused, did He or didn”t He Know, and when did He Know it?

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  • GaryInTheMiddle
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 6:15pm

    How about admitting you are as flawed as they come?

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  • Mtroom
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 6:14pm

    Holder said, “we are losing the battle to stop the flow of illegal guns to Mexico.”
    Hey Eric, Here’s an idea..How about you stop our government from sending them..Should be a good place to start…Moron ..Not that hard..Another good idea (not to sure on this one) would be to let the border patrol do their jobs, instead of prosecuting them, and prosecute the actual gun/drug running illegal. Just a thought

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  • NotaSUCKER
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 6:13pm

    A little jail time eh??

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  • PilgrimStuckInBizarroWorld
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 6:08pm

    The arrogance of this man is unreal. He is still pushing gun control when his administration is the one who gave the guns to criminals in Mexico. Eic needs to go now!
    TRUTH
    TEA
    53%er
    Cain 2012

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    • demint.disciple
      Posted on November 8, 2011 at 6:13pm

      But in the real new from the LSM Micheal Jacksons Doctor was found guilty. Also , Justin Beiber babies mama talks about how she bore the young pop Gods baby..

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  • majorsco
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 6:03pm

    This idot’s organization is responsible for Fast and Furious, and he’s running fast because the American people are furious. He‘s run the AG’s office as a racially charged organization, only prosecuting non-blacks and is decimating the border patrol. If the weapons he provides don’t kill them, then he‘ll get them prosecuted for minor infractions that wouldn’t wash in ANY city police dept in this country.

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  • flfshrmn
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 5:58pm

    Only a Sociopathic, Racist liar like Holder could sleep at night after all the corruption, deceit and now murder he is personally responsible for. And, he is Obamas Atty. General, the leading law officer of the United States. That is shameful and embarrasing.

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    • HKS
      Posted on November 8, 2011 at 6:08pm

      This guy is totally incompetent to be in any position of authority. Racist to the bone, the guy was white, don’t care. He needs to take care of his black panthers so they can steal another election.

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    • let us prey
      Posted on November 8, 2011 at 6:20pm

      When will the clown see jail time? Hmmm, never is my guess. What about the flow of illegals coming into this country?

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  • ZAP
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 5:57pm

    Everyone must work hard to vote this criminals out

    Report Post » ZAP  
  • geonj
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 5:57pm

    oh, and that whole lying to congress thing, we can just let it slide, ok?

    Report Post » geonj  
  • YoungBloodNews
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 5:55pm

    Eric ‘porn stach’ Holder, please do not pass go, or collect $200, just GO TO JAIL (then prison for a looooong time)!

    Report Post » YoungBloodNews  
  • I.Gaspar
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 5:55pm

    Holder belongs in prison.

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  • TMunson
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 5:46pm

    This guy makes me sick!

    Report Post » TMunson  
  • abbygirl1994
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 5:46pm

    Gun walking by your hands… give me a break.. you blame anyone but yourself!

    Report Post » abbygirl1994  
  • Donald
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 5:45pm

    Resign

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    • Bill Rowland
      Posted on November 8, 2011 at 8:42pm

      Dear Mr. Holder, exmine gun, notice that one end has a hole in it? Notice the little lever sticking out at the other end? Place end with hole in it in your mouth, press down on the little lever. Thank You

      OMG (take Holder with him)

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  • abbygirl1994
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 5:44pm

    Holder you are flawed and you need to step down.. Personally I think you need to spend a few years in jail with all those associated with Fast and Furious.. accessory to murder is the charge.. God help us!

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    • SERUM
      Posted on November 8, 2011 at 6:46pm

      He can’t step down… he’s as low as they come. He needs to step up and out!

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  • 8jrts
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 5:42pm

    The only thing that’s “flawed” IS Holder!! Does he actually think anyone believes anything that comes out of his mouth?

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  • Banter
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 5:41pm

    So, what have we learned?
    1) this elitist racist cares nothing about the Terry family
    2) the only ones who will pay for this unconscionable act is the Terry family
    3) this elitist racist new about this from the beginning, so he lied about when he “found out” about it
    4) this elitist racist should be worried about prison, but alas, will not
    5) this was surely about gun control in this country, nothing about guns going to Mexico

    Wow, has the country fallen since 9/11

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  • AvengerK
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 5:39pm

    What‘s flawed is Holder’s record throughout his career. He was a disaster with Clinton, he’s an even bigger disaster with Obama. The man is an idiot and party hack.

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  • 13th Imam
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 5:37pm

    HOLDER And Sons Corporation have run the Illegal Gun Runners Corporation out of business. So will Eric Holder , the US Attorney General,, Arrest HOLDER And Sons Corporation, owner Eric Holder for being the Corporation that delivered guns to the Mexican Drug Corporations??

    This could be good theatre.

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  • possom
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 5:36pm

    What about the flow of drug‘s and illegal alien’s from mexico?

    Report Post » possom  
  • Greyfoxms
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 5:36pm

    If the Socialists in the White House and Congress would close the borders this wold not be an issue Holder and the Oturd need to be put in prison for sedition along with several thousand other liberal and RINO politicians.

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  • Donald
    Posted on November 8, 2011 at 5:35pm

    Its not the only policies or executive orders that are FLAWED.

    Report Post » Donald  
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