Bill Nelson has Kind Words for Departing AG Eric Holder

Despite U.S. Attorney General Eric Holders controversial record -- including his role in the Fast and Furious scandal and seizing journalists records -- U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., praised him after reports emerged that he was resigning due to personal reasons. Nelson praised Holder for his efforts on voting rights and for his help on the Dozier School investigation.

I have found Attorney General Holder to be an outstanding public servant with whom Ive had the privilege to work on a number of issues, Nelson said on Thursday. Among them, he has led the fight to protect the right to vote for all citizens and that includes his recent letter warning Floridas governor against any future efforts there to suppress the vote. And he also has been very supportive of scientists efforts to unlock the secrets of potential abuse at a now-shuttered reform school in North Florida. The president will miss his counsel.