Article: Reno's place in history unclear

Reno's place in history unclear

Enigmatic attorney general says posterity will judge

By ERIC LICHTBLAU AND RONALD J. OSTROW

Los Angeles Times

Wednesday, January 17, 2001

Washington -- Attorney General Janet Reno's holiday party had barely started last month when word came from the Florida Supreme Court of Al Gore's startling -- though short-lived -- legal victory in the presidential recount battle.

Shouts of glee erupted throughout the building; a top aide approached Reno excitedly at the party to tell her the news. Without saying a word or betraying a hint of emotion, Reno grabbed a grape from the buffet table, popped it in her mouth and walked away.

The moment was classic Reno: Despite ...

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