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Chitra Ragavan Talks With Outgoing Deputy Attorney General Jamie Gorelick

about her three years at the Justice Department. She took over as second in command to Janet Reno when the department was in a mess after the Lani Guiner controversy and several scandals. One of her proudest accomplishments was implementing a comprehensive plan to deal with national emergencies like the Oklahoma City bombing. She resigned in January.

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