Cornyn Urges Fair and Prompt Hearing for Judge Mukasey

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Cornyn Urges Fair and Prompt Hearing for Judge Mukasey

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, made the following statement Monday regarding the nomination of Judge Michael Mukasey to serve as Attorney General of the United States:

"In recent months, my Democratic colleagues have loudly voiced their belief that partisan politics has no place at the Department of Justice. With today's nomination and forthcoming confirmation process of Judge Mukasey, they will have an opportunity to demonstrate that.

"I am examining Judge Mukasey's record and will continue to do so in the days ahead. But early indications are that he is a respected, experienced jurist who has a strong reputation for honesty and integrity. He deserves a fair and prompt hearing by the Senate."

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