Janet Reno Quotes on Fathers (9 Quotes)

The law has provided a process, and this little boy now knows that he can remain with his father. All involved have had an opportunity to make their case -- all the way to the highest court in the land. I hope that everyone will accept the Supreme Court's decision and join me in wishing this family, and this special little boy, well,

But it is not our place to punish a father for his political beliefs or where he wants to raise his child. Indeed, if we were to start judging parents on the basis of their political beliefs, we would change the concept of family for the rest of time,

We tried our best for the longest time to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the matter, and at each step, we were thwarted by those that said, No, we will not turn the boy over to his father.

that there is a bond -- a special, wonderful, sacred bond -- between a father and his son. And one that I intend to uphold.

Up until the last, we tried every way we could to encourage Lazaro Gonzalez to voluntarily hand over the child to his father, ... Unfortunately, the Miami relatives rejected our efforts, leaving us no other option but the enforcement action.

not willing to wait through an open-ended appeals process that could prolong separation of this child from his father.

At that time, the INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service) will formally transfer parole and care to the father,

The (Miami) relatives say it would be wrenching to him to take him from the home, but four months is no substitute for six years for a father who had such an important role in raising such a wonderful little boy,

We are pleased that the court has sustained our judgment that Elian should be reunited with his father, ... The court's decision reaffirms our position that only Elian's father can speak for his son on federal immigration matters.