but because loretta lynch has been the u.s. attorney in new york, when it comes to locking up public officials, who have a bad case of corruption, there are a lot more democrats to choose from than there are republicans in new york. and loretta lynch has had a great percentage on that. what grows in great numbers are democratic officials who really ought to be in jail. new york public officials prosecuted by loretta lynch's office is pedro jr., and sampson, according to prosecutors try to infiltrate loretta lynch's office and asking for the names of the cooperating witnesses against him, so he could arrange to, quote, take them out. serving state senator that guy. loretta lynch's office is also known for leading high-profile terrorism cases. the guy that pled guilty to providing support to al qaeda. her office prosecuted the guy who plotted the bottom at the federal reserve in new york. they caught him in one of the controversial cases that used an undercover fbi agent who was posing as an al qaeda facilitator. she's also prose

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loretta lynch is. when we move to vote. hopefully sooner rather than later, you won't be voting for or against the president's policies policies. you will voting on the law enforcement professional. first rate legal mind and someone committed in her bones to the equal application of justice to all people. thank you mr. chairman. >> senator gillibrand. >> thank you. i am honored to be here today to introduce united states attorney for the eastern district of new york loretta lynch, as president obama's nominee to serve as the next attorney general of the united states. to serve in this position requires deep experience in the field of law, a brilliant intellect, and a se -- steady moral compass. she meets all of those criteria. she is strong tough, independent, and fearless. i earn my colleagues to support her nomination. she is an outstanding candidate for this job. ms. lynch began her service in 1990 where she rose quickly to serve as chief of the long island office and then deputy chief of crimes. she has been a prosecuto

the senate has confirmed loretta lynch is not. eric holder. part reformers aren't afraid of the resolution. the nominee opposes legalization but pot leaders don't see her as a threat. the gop case against laura lynch falls apart. just some of the headlines from today. witnesses testified before the judiciary committee on the nomination of loretta lynch. there justification went on for about three and a half hours. >> for the members who are present except for the ones that are here already, and other people that come in, you will be called on according to how our respective staff keep track of you in the order of your appearance. before chairman leahy and i get our opening statements come up i would like to go over some things i said yesterday. first of all, we welcome everyone to the second day of hearing on ms. lynch's nomination to the attorney general. as i said yesterday, and everybody provided by this, and i think everyone yesterday for their courtesy -- i want everyone to watch the hearing without obstruction. if people stand up and bloc

loretta lynch, daughter of a marine and reverend lorenzo lynch a u.s. attorney, twice unanimously confirmed by the united states senate applauded for her law enforcement work, that's who is being called upon to consider. after hearing her testimony before the committee and reviewing her record, know one in good faith could question her integrity or her ability. she said yesterday she looks forward to working with congress to confront the many issues fatesing americans today, she's met with over 50 senators in both parties. soy hope we can come together in the senate to support this historic confirmation of an outstanding public servant and move quickly doing it. host: some of the testimony from earlier today. the committee is in recess until, we think, about 1:30 eastern or so. there are votes on the senate floor related to the keystone x.l. pipeline. get some more thought from you on your priorities for the next attorney general. you can join the phone conversation. 202-748-8920 for democrats. 202-748-2821 for republicans. others 202-748-2922. on twitt

i will be loretta lynch. >> and lynch needs to get three republicans on board in order to advance her name to the full senate. that is looking likely, john, after today's testimony. now the events continue tomorrow as witnesses take the stand and talk to this senate judiciary committee. some who support link, and horse who are republicans who have held up because they have problems with the justice department. tomorrow probably won't have much impact on lynch's confirmation. instead, it's just political theater. >> libby, thank you. jason johnson al jazeera's political contributor in atlanta tonight. jason, how did she do today? >> she did fantastic for something that is essentially a forgone conclusion. loretta lynch is going to go confirmed. the republicans will huff and puff and beat their chests for a while, and eventually she'll have the job. this will not go past the super bowl. >> there were lots of questions about the president's policies, and the previous justice department and the attorney general eric holder. what are her biggest challenges? >> well, john, her biggest chall

eastern, loretta lynch, president obama's nominee to be the next attorney general appears before the senate judiciary committee for the first day of her confirmation hearing. that starts live at 10:00 a.m. eastern here on c-span3. in november president obama nominated loretta lynch to be the next attorney general of the united states replacing eric holder who has been in the administration since 2009. here is the official announcement from the white house. this is ten minutes. >> have a seat, everybody. good morning. >> good morning. >> as president, i rely on my cabinet to make sure we're not just getting the job done but making progress for the american people. and in a country that is built on the rule of law, there are few offices more important than that of attorney general. the attorney general is the people's lawyer. as our nation's chief law enforcement officer, the person in this position is responsible for enforcing our federal laws. including protecting our civil rights. working with the remarkable men and women of the justice department, the attorney general oversees the

this is a second day of the committee's consideration of loretta lynch to serve as our nation's attorney general. we had a long day yesterday. today we'll hear testimony from outside witnesses about ms. lynch, i would especially be interested in testimony from those who actually know her. yesterday we heard directly from her. for nearly eight hours of testimony. she testified about the values and independence she would bring to the office of the attorney general. she testified how she would make its priorities national security and public safety, but still preserve the values that we as americans, i hope all of us, hold dear. i was encouraged when republican senators on the committee agreed with me that the key question for voting for a nominee to be attorney general is independence. some of us remember past attorney general who told us he's a member of the president's staff. and we all had to remind him, no he's not. he's not like the secretary of justice. he's the attorney general of the united states. and is supposed to be independent. responded to questions on issue after issue. it i

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loretta lynch is. when we move to vote, you won't be voting for or against the president's policies but voting on this qualified law enforcement professional, first-rate legal mind and someone who is committed in her bones on the equal application of justice for all people. thank you, mr. chairman. >> senator gillibrand. >> thank you mr. chairman and ranking member leahy. i'm happy to introduce to loretta lynch. as president obama's nominee to serve as the next attorney general of the united states. to serve as united states attorney general requires deep experience in the field of law and a brilliant intellect and a steady moral compass. i have met with ms. lynch two months ago and she meets all of those criteria. she is strong. tough, independent and fearless and as one of our country's most accomplished and distinguished women serving in law enforcement, i urge my colleagues to support her nomination. she is an outstanding candidate for the job. ms. lynch began her service as u.s. attorney in 1990 w

loretta lynch, and i wish her well. i want to spend some time critiquing outgoing attorney general eric holder's tenure at the united states department of justice and use it as the framework as a way forward. the mission statement of the u.s. d.o.j. says to enforce the law and defend the interest of the united states according to the law. let me repeat that, according to the law. to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic. provide federal leadership and preventing and controlling time. to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior and ensure impartial administration of justice for all americans. in my 36 years in law enforcement, i viewed the united states department of justice as an ally in pursue of justice. local law enforcement has always been on the frontlines of preventing and controlling crime and seeking just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, as the mission of the d.o.j. implies. what i have witnessed from the department of justice under the leadership of attorne

he urges senators to focus on the record of the attorney general nomination loretta lynch. d then, david vidder said he opposing this nomination. eric holder attacked louisiana throughout his time as a lot of g. i worry loretta link might be more of a threat. he also set down with ms. lynch in his. he met with obama's ag nominee and different get any answers on executive am nest city. i am convinced we can't count on her to stop it. david vitter saying the the senator saying that this is the first step, the loretta lynch nomination is the first step in stopping president obama's executive action on immigration. senator ben cardin said he met with the justice department loretta lynch, talked about ending rachel profiling, protecting voting rights and more. senator jack reed democrat of rhode island: she is extremely talented and well qualified -- a strong choice to lead. what do you think? rb, a republican in oregon. go ahead. caller: thank you. madam, i just don't know with this administration how much leeway people have. i have been very concerned for a real long time on th

loretta lynch is. when we move to vote, hopefully sooner rather than later you won't be voting for or against the president's policies you'll be voting on this eminently qualified law enforcement professional, first-rate legal mind and someone who is committed in her bones to the equal application of justice for all people. thank you, mr. chairman. >> senator gillibrand. >> thank you, mr. chairman and ranking member leahy. i am honored to be here today with senator schumer to introduce united states attorney for the eastern district of new york loretta lynch. as president obama's nominee to serve as the next attorney general for the united states. to serve as united states attorney general requires deep experience in the field of law. it also requires a brilliant intellect, and it requires a steady moral compass. i have met with miss lynch two months ago and i can tell you, she meets all of those criteria. she is strong, tough, independent, and fearless. and as one of our country's most accomplished an

this could be such a moment for loretta lynch. the justice center is at a crisis that consumed her predecessor and his department. my focus of my testimony today is less on what lynch then on the department she wishes to lead. i have been concerned about the erosion of the lines of separation of powers or many years, particularly the erosion of legislative authority in this body and the house representative. that concern has grown to alarm under president obama, someone i voted for, someone with who i happen to agree on many issues. we are watching a fundamental change in our constitutional system. it is changing in the very way that the framers warned as to avoid. the justice department is playing a troubling role in those changes. attorney general holder has moved his department outside of the navigational beacons of the first and second articles of our constitution. ms. lynch could be inheriting a department that is floundering. the question is whether she can or will go back to calm her constitutional -- calmer constitutional w

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if confirmed, loretta lynch would make history of the first of the country's african-american woman to serve as the a.g. lynch made clear she'll be a strong ally of the president and his agenda when it comes to voting rights, surveillance and torture. in particular, his executive action to halt deportation for the undocumented immigrants. the hearing was dominated by the republican party over the executive actions. it was the hot button issue at the hearing. >> not only is this action contrary to our laws, it's dangerous abuse of executive authority. >> this is a dangerous precedent and cannot be allowed to stand. and frankly, the attorney general of the united states should have told president obama that, urged him and -- to back off. >> i would like to remind my colleagues that the president's immigration policies are not seeking confirmation today. loretta lynch is. >> can you give us an estimate, if not now, in the future, what it would cost to deport 11 million people? >> in our round table tonight, howard fineman, amanda turkel and clarence page. let's go to amanda. you know, i d

why is loretta lynch more popular with both parties than eric holder? >> well part of it is coming into office with not as much as a record. when you go to eric holder's confirmation lindsey graham said i'm ready to vote for you now. and he did get a lot of votes from republicans. but when you deal with the prosecuting terrorism and all of the things that doj has to deal with -- >> so you don't think it will last long. >> when you look at the last attorney generals every one since janet reno has been controversial. so i think she'll start off with the honeymoon period but as attorney general you don't know what things will be controversial but it will matter no matter what. >> and from the respect of the justice department, some of the bad news from the perspective of the american public and i would like your thoughts there wasn't debate over the legal national security issues that are important. there was some talk about surveillance, but it was fleeting. very little talk of what will be a big issue this year how the administration wants to get legal a

i will be loretta lynch.nd i would refer you to my record as united states attorney on two occasions as well as a practicing lawyer to see the independence that i have always brought to every particular matter. i certainly think that going forward, while i'm not familiar with the particulars of the issues that you raise, they clearly are of concern to you and perhaps to this committee, and i do pledge to this committee, that i want to hear your concerns listen to your concerns and i will always be open to discussing those issues with you. senator, i'm sure as we go forward, should i be confirmed, while it will be wonder to think you would agree with everything i do that will not be the case but senator i will always be open to discussing with you why i have done something and the basis to which i have made an action. i have found that to be the most effective way of -- not just for me in terms of learning from those with whom i disagree but working with people with whom i disagree on various points but with w

. >> reporter: loretta lynch faces the senate judiciary committee today. if confirmed, lynch would be the first black female attorney general. >> loretta doesn't look to make headlines. she looks to make a difference. >> if i have the honor of being confirmed by the senate, i will wake up every morning with the protection of the american people my first thought. >> reporter: a career federal prosecutor, lynch has won cases on terrorism, cybercrime, and civil rights. her most high profile case prosecuting new york police officers for brutalizing haitian implant abner louima in 1997. her officer has focused on police misconduct. she has met with every member of the senate judiciary committee ahead of today's hearing here on capitol hill. if she gets the job, she will likely not have the combative relationship that exists now between congress and the current attorney general. >> individuals i've spoken with

i am loretta lynch. i have folked on the people in my district and as u.s. attorney general on the protection of all of the american people. >> kelly o'donnell is in washington and following the hearing closely. kelly, how much about the hearing is about loretta lynch and how much is about eric holder? >> reporter: almost equal parts because do want to get to know loretta lynch and teasing out her life answers through her answers an that is important to get to know who she is through her answers and getting to know who she is on a public stage but eric holder is a prime target for republicans who, over several years who has been more supportive of president than holding an apolitical position. so to get to loretta lynch to refer to eric holder in any answers is an acknowledgment to see, to see her distance herself not on big substantive ways but trying to make clear she understands there has been concerns and she will respond using her own analysis and experience and judgment. and for republicans that is something they wanted to see. now one of the arts and

i will be loretta lynch. >> and ms. lynch needs to convince three republicans on this panel to support her to get her name advanced to the entire senate tony. it does look likely despite some republican resistence and concerns she's still too much like eric holder. she got through a marathon six hours of questioning today but it's not over for this senate panel because tomorrow they'll hear from witnesses both for ms. lynch and some who have concerns and serious complaints against the justice department. tomorrow will be much more about political theater. don't expect that to change the outcome of the hearing process. >> libby casey on capitol hill for us. libby thank you. one challenge facing the next attorney general is the possible use of excessive force by police nationwide. the justice department also delivered a scathing report on cleave's police department, but more than a month after the findings became public, bisi onile-ere has the story. >> reporter: the mayor of cleveland reluctant to talk to us. >> i've cont

you also dealt, as you said, with loretta lynch during that time. do you believe she has a temperament and the demeanor to be the attorney general? >> senator, my two years exposure working alongside loretta -- and i say alongside because it truly was a seamless partnership, i think gives me a little bit of background and experience to be able to say that i firmly believe that loretta lynch possesses all of the necessary attributes that the nation should demand of an independent attorney general and i wholeheartedly support her nomination and confirmation. >> i don't want to put words in your mouth. would you say she would make independent judgments? >> yes, sir. in fact, that was part of my opening statement, the fact one of the three attributes that i wanted to touch upon was the fact that she operated independently, did not bow to outside influences, looked at the facts, looked at the issues. when she was confronted with an issue, she gathered input from share -- stakeholders, solicited their input, took a look at the law, made sure that her deci

>> loretta lynch says it's been an honor to work hand in hand with law enforcement officers and thoseday. lynch plans to focus on fixing those relationships. >> my highest priority to will continue to be the safety of all of our citizens to protect the most vulnerable among us from crime and abbecause and strength the vitale relationship fweeng america's law enforcement and the kmuptds they are entrusted to serve. >> reporter: if confirmed loretta lynch will be the first african-american woman united states attorney. >> she has a history of prosecuting terror suspects. she spoke in favor of some of the tools to fight terrorist activities. >> you think the nsa program, terror surveillance program that we have in effect today is constitutional? >> senator, i believe that it's not only -- it's constitutional and effective. i know there are court challenges to it and certainly we will abide by those court regulations. but it has been a very effective tool. >> but you're okay with it being constitutional from your viewpoint? >> certainly constitutional and effective. >> reporter: she did s

loretta lynch is. >> that's an adorable try, senator shumer, but that's not happening.issue of immigration specifically president obama's executive actions on immigration which have the legal blessing of the department of justice, it was the very first question. >> do you believe that the president has the legal authority to unilaterally deportations in a blanket imaginer for millions of people and grant them permits and other benefits other than what the constitution immigration laws say? >> i don't see any reason to doubt the reasonableness of those views. >> also at issue, the man who approved the president's executive action on immigration, the current attorney general. >> let me just stipulate you're not eric holder, are you? >> no, i'm not, shir. >> you wouldn't be consider yourself to be a political arm of the white house, as attorney general, would you. >> no, sir, that would be an inappropriate view of the position of attorney general. >> the immigration issue certainly dominated the hearing, it wasn't the only line of questioning lynch faced from the republica

i will be loretta lynch. i will be the person i have always been as i have lead my office through two terms as united states attorney, focusing solely on the protection of the people of my district. and if confirmed as attorney general, on the protection of all of the american people. one thing i do wish to say, senator, is that with respect to the issue that you raised, i greatly appreciate your sharing them with me both now and during the discussion we had in your office. i look forward to more discussions with you and your colleagues, and i want to pledge to you now that i will always listen to your concerns. i will consult with this body where appropriate because there is a great collective wisdom here and experience, both prosecute torial and legal, and i look forward to having a dialogue with you and crafting a positive relationship, not just with this committee but with congress. >> ms. lynch, i thank you for that. that commitment is welcomed. and would mark a sharp break from the practices of the curr

colleagues to consider lynch's qualifications not president obama's policies. >> if we can't confirm loretta lynch don't believe we can confirm anyone. >> but lynch has been facing some tough questions on the very divisive subject of immigration. nbc justice correspondent pete williams joining me now. pete thank you very much. she is very well qualified on paper, and she seems to be handling these questions. but i wanted to throw to a little bit of sound from jeff sessions from alabama, questioning her about the president's immigration policy. >> do you think that a person that's anybody that's here lawfully or unlawfully is entitled to work in america? >> well senator, i'm not sure if i understand the basis for your question as to whether or not there's a legal basis for them to work or not. >> i asked you -- we're talking about rights. who has the most rights? does a lawful american immigrant or citizen have the right to have the laws of the united states enforced so that they might be able to work or does a person who came here unlawfully have a right to demand a job? >> certainly the benefits

loretta lynch is. when we move to vote, hopefully sooner rather than later you won't be voting for or against the president's policies you'll be voting on this eminently qualified law enforcement professional, first-rate legal mind and someone who is committed in her bones to the equal application of justice for all people. thank you, mr. chairman. >> senator gillibrand. >> thank you, mr. chairman and ranking member leahy. i am honored to be here today with senator schumer to introduce united states attorney for the eastern district of new york loretta lynch. as president obama's nominee to serve as the next attorney general for the united states. to serve as united states attorney general requires deep experience in the field of law. it also requires a brilliant intellect, and it requires a steady moral compass. i have met with miss lynch two months ago and i can tell you, she meets all of those criteria. she is strong, tough, independent, and fearless. and as one of our country's most accomplished an

loretta lynch, the daughter of lore reason and reverend lynch twice unanimously confirmed by the united states senate, has been applauded for her law enforcement work, that's who is being called upon to consider. i'm confident after hearing her testimony before the committee and after reviewing her record no one in good faith could question her integrity or her ability. she said yesterday she looks forward to working with congress to confront the many issues facing americans today. she's met with over 50 senators in both parties. so i hope we can come together in the senate, support this historic confirmation. for an outstanding public servant and move quickly doing it. thank you. >> can i ask you, there is no reason to make these people stand for an oath. can they do it sitting down? >> sure. >> i want to know what's legal -- do you affirm that the testimony -- would you raise your hand, please. do you affirm that the testimony you are about to give before the committee will be the whole truth -- let me start over again, please. do you affirm that the testimony you're about to give bef

few comments now on something that seemed to me to be missing from the confirmation hearing for loretta lynchtoday. in her opening statement, lynch talked about her priorities. >> should i be confirmed as attorney general? my highest priorities will continue to be to ensure the safety of all of our citizens, to protect the most vulnerable among us from crime and abuse, and to strengthen the vital relationships between the brave law enforcement officers and the communities they're entrusted to serve. in a world of complex and evolving threats protecting the american people from terrorism must remain the primary mission of today's department of justice. lou: lynch went on to list other priorities. human trafficking child exploitation. cyber security. all appropriate. but in my opinion, she missed a critical priority, if not the major priority. the one goal that has to be accomplished if she or anyone is to achieve those other priorities. she didn't even refer to or even in the vaguest firms to talk about holder's abject -- and the officer of attorney general. mr. holder's conduct has been scand

her name is loretta lynch. but you wouldn't know that by listening to republicans today because instead of discussing miss lynch's record they were obsessed with somebody else. >> mr. holder's record is certainly on our minds. >> that's what happens when an attorney general of the united states views himself and these are his own words as the president's wing man. >> attorney general holder answered that the same way. >> i have long time expressed my deep concerns. >> let me stipulate, you are not eric holder are you? >> no i am not, sir. >> that's right. it's apparently a big news flash for republicans. loretta lynch is not eric holder. they are in fact two different people but republicans seem to have a hard time understanding that. they are reviving their tired old smears against attorney general holder because there's been nothing but a partisan phrase for miss lynch. she'd be the first african-american woman to serve as attorney general and she has a strong record as u.s. attorney. >> if confirmed as attor

loretta lynch is testifying before the senate judiciary committee.ons on immigration policy and law enforcement. she is president obama's pick as you probably to replace somewhat controversial ag eric holder after six years on the job. >>> snow still falling in parts of new england as the parts of blizzard move offshore. parts of marion and massachusetts getting three feet -- maine. though forecasters were way off on the forecast for new york and philadelphia. >>> stocks higher after a tough tuesday. great earnings reports from apple and boeing lifting investors moves as we await new guidance from the fed on interest rates. coming up on "happening now." >> officially a wonderful wednesday. we have you to look forward to. thank you. jon: thank you harris. see you next hour. >> i may be outnumbered by these four lovely ladies. >> thank you. >> my turn with a saucy story. you thought jersey shore and batchelor is bad. i think bachelor is good. >> thank you, pete. >> there is new reality show set to premier next month called "sexbox." yes, you heard it c

so the longer they put off confirming loretta lynch, the longer they have to deal with eric holder. > eric holder. thank you very much for joining us tonight. chris hayes is up next. >>> tonight on "all in," -- >> i'm proud of the fact that the prime minister has accepted our invitation. >> boehner and bb >>> tonight on all in -- >> i'm, frankly, proud of the fact that the prime minister has accepted our invitation. >> boehner and bb, in the wake of the speaker's back door invitation to netanyahu. >> we have a right to do it, and we did it. >> the hearing on the hill. >> what legal rationale would be in play that would prohibit polygamy? >> republicans on the senate judiciary committee played gotcha as loretta lynch bids to replace eric holder. >>> plus, the white house yanks their plan to roll back a college tax break as reporters who benefit from the tax break stage rebellion. >>> and forgetting sarah palin. >> for it is they who point a

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that is not just loretta lynch. a lot of democrats and republican nominees come before us and waffle around and don't really answer the questions. if you heard her and were outside the political system you might not detect that. but when you have strong feelings for my let's say -- let's just say, on immigration. we are not arguing the immigration issue. we are just saying that the president acted against the will of congress in that area and the president does not have the authority to act in that area. she has to defend that. and it was difficult for her to straddle the fence on that. host: how do you plan to vote on her, her mission? guest: oh, you'll have to ask me in a couple of -- on her confirmation? guest: oh, you will have to ask me in a couple of weeks. we were there with her for nine hours just say, but you don't get all of the questions out. maybe in a week he would not even get all of the questions answered. we will look at the entire record. and today's hearing will be important. we will be hearing fro

i will be loretta lynch. gwen: is this focus on the past part of the g.o.p. leadership strategy for the future? >> no question it is. we're one month into the new republican majority into the congress and it does seem like back to the future and so much unfinished business and trying to do a lot of things and one of the things they're trying to do is keep their base unified and the best way to do that is throw in repeal obamacare vote every now and then and throw in something for the base, some red meat. but what also is going on the senate actually passed a bill the other night. which is kind of a big deal. gwen: yeah. >> it was -- it was to call for the construction for the keystone x.l. pipeline but that came after pretty extraordinary few weeks of debate. there were 30 amendments debated on the senate floor. which again doesn't sound like a big deal but more than all of last year combined. what we saw, i was sitting in the chamber up there watching these vote-a-ramas and senators were voting on 12 or 15 amendmentsa time. the senators were talking to one a

and at this point loretta lynch looks like a sure bet to win senate confirmation as attorney general. steve handelsman news4. >>> another top cabinet position could be filled next week after the confirmation hearing for ashton carter as secretary of defense. just a few minutes ago in arlington there was a farewell ceremony for the departing secretary chuck hagel. president obama thanked hagel for his service, calling him a friend and a true american patriot. hagel praised the president's leadership. >>> new at 6:00, one of the highest ranking hispanics in local government will not run for reelection. walter tejada is the vice chairman of the arlington county board a democrat. he has been serving on the board since a special election in 2003. he has served as board chairman. tejada says he will finish out his term which ends in december. >>> eight people have been approved to carry concealed firearms in public in the district. that's according to "the washington post." so far, 66 people have applied for the permits since the city started accepting applications in october. of that group

so the longer they put off confirming loretta lynch, the longer they have to deal with eric holder. > her is a vote for eric holder. thank you very much for joining us tonight. chris hayes is up next. i'm chris matthews in washington. let me start tonight with this. remember when supreme court justice potter stewart was asked about his standards on pornography and he said, i know it when i see it, i think a lot of us had reaction to netanyahu talking to congress. there's something wrong with this picture. was it done not only without his compliance, apparently, but

. >> reporter: with introductions aside republicans prepsed attorney general nominee loretta lynch about whether she shares the politics of her predecessor. >> i will be loretta lynch. >> reporter: gop lawmakers spent a good deal of time quizzing her on immigration policies of president obama. >> do you believe the executive action announced by president obama on november 20th is legal and constitutional? >> as i've read the opinion, i do believe it is. >> this is very troubling to me. >> reporter: lynch defended the president's executive action delaying deportation of millions of illegal workers but with a caveat. >> i think citizenship is a privilege. certainly it's a right for those of us born here. >> reporter: lynch came to the hearing with her list of issues topping her agenda as attorney general including healing tensions between minority communities and law enforcement. >> we're all in this together and the concerns of law enforcement, a safe and free society, are the exact same concerns of every resident of every community. >> reporter: the 55-year-old top federal prosecutor for

i will be loretta lynch. states attorney on two occasions as well as a practicing lawyer to see the independence that i have brought to every particular matter. >> lynch used a technique for neutralizing hot button topics by saying she looks forward to meeting with and having further discussions with the senators if confirmed and that appears likely at this point. >> thanks. >>> the federal reserve board is reiterating it will be patient in raising interest rates from record lows noting that inflation remains ultralow. the dow lost 196 today. the s&p gave back 27. be sure to check out the grapevine how one typo destroyed a 124-year-old company. please go to my blog. you can get there from our home page. >>> what difference at this point does it make? >> apparently it does make a difference after all. hillary clinton wants to talk about benghazi. they challenge us. they take us to worlds full of heroes and titans. for respawn, building the best interactive entertainment begins with the cloud. this is "titanfal

loretta lynch is. >> reporter: lynch defended the president's legal standing saying he followed the law. >> do you agree with that analysis or not? >> senator, i told you i did find the analysis reasonable it recognised the issues and did seem to provide a reasonable basis. >> reporter: an area of agreement between democrats and republicans - concerns about security and terrorism. >> in a world of complex and evolving threats protecting the american people were terrorism must remain the primary mission of today's department of justice. >> reporter: confirmed lynch would be the first african-american female general. she is promising a fresh start. >> senator, if confirmed as attorney-general i will be myself, i will be loretta lynch >>> and a little late we take a closer look at one of the big issues that could be on loretta lynch's agenda. questionable police tactics now they have divided the city of cleland >>> the supreme court is putting on hold three executions. in mates are changing. they are looking at whether one drug violates a constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment.

jeff sessions pressed loretta lynch on the topic yesterday. here's what she said. >> i believe that the right and the obligation to work is one that's shared by everyone in this country regardless of how they came here and certainly if someone is here, regardless of status, i would prefer that they be participating the workplace than not participating in the workplace. >> all right. dana immigration is obviously a hot button issue that may be banned. >> i think she was a great choice by president obama to be -- >> why is that? >> i think she's not objectionable. they might choose to vote against her and i can understand why. that answer, whether people have a right to work even if they came here illegally i think the follow-up question i would have asked is will you continue to uphold the law that says it is illegal for employers to hire somebody who is here illegally? because then her point actually she would have shown a real contradiction in her point because that law still is on the books. you cannot as an employer hire an illegal immigran