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On the issue of Pamela Brown as AG
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Posted on Feb 08 2005
I am compelled to make a statement regarding the issue of the legitimacy of Pamela Brown as the attorney general. I have read many public statements from the Assistant AGs orchestrating the legitimacy of Ms. Pam Brown as the attorney general. I must admit nothing is more amusing and shameful than the latest attempt by the AG’s Office when they tried to traumatize the court by implying that Brown was not temporarily appointed and never held the post in an acting capacity even after the governor nominated her to the position on June 16, 2003.
Further, as if insulting the court is not enough, the AG’s office even went as far as to disgracefully imply to the court that the Legislature is a part time one, noting the limited occurrence of sessions in a year. I felt that they honestly believe they could convince the court with such nonsense. To suggest that the timeframe within which to confirm Brown’s nomination did not begin right after the governor made the nomination is even more comical. It only goes to show how desperate the need is to justify Pamela Brown’s commitment and determination to cling on to the position she is illegally occupying.
Of course it is expected that the court would see through these types of deceptions. By the way, I do agree with Presiding Judge Naraja that prosecution of criminals should not be affected even if we do not have Brown as AG or even if the office is without an attorney general. To imply otherwise would paralyze the enforcement of laws.
Ms. Brown must also follow the laws. For one aspiring to be the attorney general, she should be more concerned about clearing up any questions about her legitimacy before even sitting on the AG’s chair. It was my opinion and still is my opinion that she wants the position so badly that she would take it in any way possible.
The Office of the Attorney General is the highest law enforcement office in the land. The office must be clear from impropriety. Like every citizen in the Commonwealth, person occupying the attorney general’s seat is expected to follow the laws. The people of the CNMI demand nothing less.
Sen. Pete P. Reyes
Capitol Hill
