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In reply to the discussion: Holy Moly! Holder "sees striking a deal" with Snowden to return to USA. This is huge. [View all]NanceGreggs
(27,822 posts)... it's not a quote from Holder. It is the writer's "take" on what was said, with no actual quote from Holder to that effect. Had Holder actually SAID what the writer is attributing to him, you can be damned sure he would have included the direct quote in the article - because it would be news to everyone, especially the DoJ.
Holder states that, I certainly think there could be a basis for a resolution that everybody could ultimately be satisfied with. I think the possibility exists. How that leads the writer to believe that translates to "no jail time" is anybody's guess.
Even if you thought it was a quote, how did YOU get the notion that Holder himself was striking a deal with Snowden?
Again, I ask: In what capacity would Holder be striking a deal with anyone? He is no longer with the DoJ, and is now a private citizen. So how do you suppose HE could be 'striking' any deals with Snowden?