Former United States Attorney General Alberto Gonzales spent Thursday morning visiting with a select group of students on the campus of Sam Houston State University about his time in Washington D.C.
The event was planned under the direction of Lieutenant Colonel David Yebra, director of Special Programs in the SHSU Leadership Academy. The group of students was composed of select students from various colleges across campus in addition to members of the Center for Law, Engagement and Politics.
Former U.S. Attorney General #AlbertoGonzales visits with #SHSU students about his time in #DC with #PresidentGWB
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
"We live in a country where dreams still come true and they certainly did for me." #AlbertoGonzales #SHSU
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
#AlbertoGonzales was the first Hispanic partner with the Houston-based law firm #VinsonandElkins where he worked for 12 years. #SHSU
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
#AlbertoGonzales worked with then Governor #GeorgeWBush as his general counsel, went to the #TexasSupremeCourt and later joined Bush in D.C.
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
"I think all of us are given certain gifts by God, certain talents, so find what you can do to contribute back to society." #AlbertoGonzales
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
#AlbertoGonzales is the only lawyer in the history of the country to hold both positions of #AttorneyGeneral and #WhiteHouseCouncil to date.
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
"To be able to work in the #WhiteHouse, to be an American citizen and be able to have that privilege–it is so special." #AlbertoGonzales
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
"He was determined, he was angry," said #AlbertoGonzales of President #GeorgeWBush on #9/11.
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
"It takes thick skin. Go in with your eyes open and your armor on," #AlbertoGonzales said of working in public service.
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
"I just think the country is better off to have someone who believes in the #powerofprayer in the #OvalOffice." #AlbertoGonzales
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
#AlbertoGonzales said he attributes his integrity and humility to his parents saying #DC is a "tough town" and power is "intoxicating."
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
"My story is the American story. It's God's grace as far as I'm concerned." #AlbertoGonzales #SHSU
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
#AlbertoGonzales credits his decision to go into the #AirForce as one of the best decisions in his life and the reason he got an education.
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
#AlbertoGonzales said the three most helpful books he has read in his life are "The Bible, The Bible and The Bible." #SHSU
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
#AlbertoGonzales is now the of the #BelmontUniversity #CollegeofLaw where his youngest sons attend.
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
#AlbertoGonzales says there is bureaucracy in both politics and education. #SHSU
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
According to #AlbertoGonzales, #GeorgeWBush was interested in hiring him because he had previously turned down his father for a job in #DC.
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
#AlbertoGonzales said he was counseled President #GeorgeWBush through two wars and roughly 50 state and federal #executions.
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
#AlbertoGonzales says he received his love of education and his faith from his mother, while receiving his work ethic from his father.
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
#AlbertoGonzales said he advises his three sons to work hard, be accountable, responsible for their actions, and to "be a good man."
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
"In hindsight, there are things I would have done differently," says #AlbertoGonzales of his time in office.
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
"Sometimes it's not about finding mentors; it's about mentors finding you," said #AlbertoGonzales.
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
#AlbertoGonzales said what he misses most about the #WhiteHouse is not seeing #GeorgeWBush everyday. However the two still stay in touch.
— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
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— Hannah L Zedaker (@HannahLZedaker) April 17, 2015
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