Fast and Furious did not start until AFTER holder became AG. These documents specifically mention Fast and Spurious. No way can he claim they were before his time. Before him, the op was GUNRUNNER. And they already tried that to absolve obegone. Doesn’t work.
I noticed that, lol. There are a few tiny wrinkles in their defense. They need a little time to scramble and brainstorm! Give them another 12-24 hrs. They can always fall back on, “Upon further reflection....”