Janet Reno Term Quotations

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

If the question is 'Was it bungled?' anytime something is delayed you can call that bungling. But I think in terms of the investigation, the investigation itself was not impaired in the end,

I don't look at it in terms of regrets. I look at it what I thought I had to do under the law, and I felt that I did the right thing.

Because the initial inquiry period is limited to 30 days, and because of the complexity of the factual and legal issues presented by this matter, I have been unable to determine whether there is sufficient specific and credible evidence to suggest a violation of Federal criminal law. As a result, I am required to commence a preliminary investigation.

It does not disagree with my determination, it does not say that the boy cannot be reunited with his father in this country, and in fact the court said we need not decide where or in whose custody the plaintiff should remain while this appeal is pending.

I don't think you endorse something by purchasing it if it's the only game in town ... in terms of an effective machine, and the lowest price available,

I think we've got to let the independent investigator determine what he or she needs to pursue.

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.

all the information that you receive to determine whether there is sufficiently specific and credible information that a crime may have been committed by a covered person or someone for whom it would be conflict of interest for the Department of Justice to investigate.