Eric Holder tears up announcing resignation: 'I will continue to serve'

Eric Holder tears up announcing resignation: 'I will continue to serve'
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Attorney General Eric Holder announced Thursday he would resign from his post once a successor is in place, saying in a tearful press conference he was most proud of his work furthering marriage equality and defending voting rights against attempts to disenfranchise poor and minority citizens.

"I hope I have done honor to the faith you have placed in me, Mr. President," Holder said.

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Jon Terbush

Jon Terbush is an associate editor at TheWeek.com covering politics, sports, and other things he finds interesting. He has previously written for Talking Points Memo, Raw Story, and Business Insider.