Chaffetz Suggests Congress Could Arrest Holder
by Bryan Schott
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Rep. Jason Chaffetz says Congress could have Attorney General Eric Holder arrested in the wake of last week's vote to hold him in contempt.

The Hill has the video from Fox News. 

"I find it hard and dramatic to do, but look we want to get to the bottom of this. We're serious about this. I don't think the Democrats thought we were serious to actually hold him in contempt, but this is a serious enough case," said Chaffetz on Fox News. C

Chaffetz, a member of the House Judiciary Committee, told Fox News that there are three options moving forward — going through the U.S. attorney, taking civil action or instructing the House sergeant at arms to "take control of the situation" with an arrest. 

However, he acknowledged the House had received a letter from Department of Justice instructing the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia to not pursue legal action.


The Utah congressman predicted that some people will call for Holder's arrest, but said the House would "try to exhaust" its other options first.


 
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