Judge Michael Mukasey

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JUDGE MICHAEL MUKASEY

‘Judge Mukasey possesses the qualities required to lead the Department of Justice, the qualities my Democratic colleagues said they want: experience, integrity, and intellect'

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement Monday regarding the nomination of Judge Michael Mukasey to serve as Attorney General of the United States:

"Judge Mukasey possesses the qualities required to lead the Department of Justice, the qualities my Democratic colleagues said they want: experience, integrity, and intellect. His many years on the bench and as a prosecutor, particularly his experience handling complicated terrorism cases, is certainly welcome at an organization that plays such a key role in our nation's anti-terror efforts.

"Democrats have rightly noted that the President gets to choose his own cabinet and that the country ‘can't afford to wait' for a new Attorney General. If they really mean it, they will evaluate Judge Mukasey based on his record of service, not their own political agenda. I will review his record and qualifications, and I encourage my colleagues to complete a fair and comprehensive review of their own, without political calculations and without delay. The Senate needs to promptly and fairly consider his qualifications and vote in a timely fashion."

Sen. McConnell met with Judge Mukasey Monday morning at the White House.

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