As a former prosecutor, I will always be on the side of the law and not any particular constituency. Alexander Acosta More Quotes by Alexander Acosta More Quotes From Alexander Acosta As I look forward, I do not think it is right and fair for this administration's Labor Department to have Epstein as a focus rather than the incredible economy we have today. Alexander Acosta people The crimes committed by Epstein are horrific, and I am pleased that NY prosecutors are moving forward with a case based on new evidence, with the evidence available more than a decade ago, federal prosecutors insisted that Epstein go to jail, register as a sex offender and put the world on notice that he was a sexual predator. Alexander Acosta us-news At the end of the day, based on the evidence, professionals within a prosecutor's office decide that a plea that guarantees that someone goes to jail, that guarantees that someone register generally and that guarantees other outcomes is a good thing. Alexander Acosta top-news At the end of the day, based on the evidence, professionals within the prosecutor's office decide that a plea that guarantees that someone goes to jail, that guarantees that someone register generally, and that guarantees other outcomes, is a good thing. Alexander Acosta top-news I welcome OPR's review of this, i will cooperate fully. Alexander Acosta politics Absolutely not, this is a matter that has been reviewed by Department of Justice leadership. This is a matter that has been defended by the Department of Justice over the intervening 12 years across five attorneys general and multiple administrations. Alexander Acosta politics My parents fled from a Cuban dictatorship in search of freedom. Growing up, I saw my parents struggle... I am here today because of them. My success is their success. Their sacrifice and perseverance made my education possible. Alexander Acosta freedom education success today We are a nation built on principles of freedom, and high on the list of freedoms is freedom of religious expression. Alexander Acosta high nation freedom expression Efforts following 9/11 were important. They set a tone. They reminded those who might be tempted to take out their anger on an entire community that such actions were wrong. Alexander Acosta wrong anger community important I had the kind of family where I was told it was my job to study. They would work out the finances. Alexander Acosta job family study work Political views in the hiring of career attorneys and staff should not be used. If I am asked to do that, I will not allow it. Alexander Acosta i-am career will political The principle that needs to be used to guide the spending is, 'How successful is the program?' Alexander Acosta guide how used successful I think it's important that we eliminate regulations that are not serving a useful purpose. Alexander Acosta think serving important purpose No student should be forced to choose between following her faith and enjoying the benefits of a public education. Alexander Acosta choose student faith education We all work for the president, and we all will ultimately follow his direction. Alexander Acosta direction follow will work
