Former FBI director Louis Freeh calls Holder a man of `` tremendous integrity '' Freeh calls pardon of Marc Rich `` a corrupt act '' but not Holder 's responsibility . Holder , Freeh said , had a proven track record of `` political independence '' and an ability `` to say no '' to the White House when necessary . Holder admits he `` made mistakes '' in handling of pardon of financier Rich . Comment:
Former FBI director Louis Freeh calls Holder a man of `` tremendous integrity '' Freeh calls pardon of Marc Rich `` a corrupt act '' but not Holder 's responsibility . Holder admits he `` made mistakes '' in handling of pardon of financier Rich . Comment: