Gonzales on why White House Counsel Harriet Miers wanted Lewis prosecutor Debra Yang fired: Because she was sensitive to Yang’s financial situation and that she wanted a more lucrative job. Said Gonzales: “Ms. Miers may have known about Ms. Yang’s concern about being able to remain on the job due to financial reasons.”
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Needless to say it’s always helpful to fire someone when they’re looking for more profitable employment.