Eric Holder gets asked the tough questions about his role in the administration’s basketball squad:
Note that Herb Kohl isn’t just a Senator, he’s the owner of the Milwaukee Bucks. Not totally sure Holder or Pat Leahy quite got that. Transcript below the fold:
KOHL: One last question, and this relates to your ability to exercise your responsibilities independently of what the president may or may not like. He has reported, as you know, to have considerable skills as a basketball player, and you have indicated to me when we met in my office that you also are a person of considerable skill. In the event, Mr. Holder that he invites you to the gym for a little one-on-one, will you promise us and the american people that you will do everything in your power to defeat him as badly as you can?
LEAHY: My vote depends on your answer!
HOLDER: Senator Kohl, he’s ten years younger than me. He plays a lot more frequently than I do. Having said that, I got a New York City game. I come from the city that produced Condy Hawkins (?), Kareem Abdul Jabar, Nate “Tiny” Archibald. I learned how to play ball in PS 127 in Queens. if you give me a little time and a little space to get back in shape, I think I could hang with him. I don’t think I’m ever going to be in a position to beat him, nor do I think that would be a wise thing to do.
KOHL: Well said, sir.
LEAHY: I want you to know, Mr. Holder, I’ve been here 34 years in these hearings. That is the first time that’s question’s ever been asked.
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