Senator Benjamin L. Cardin - U.S. Senator for Maryland
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Press Release of Senator Cardin

ON NOMINATION OF MICHAEL B. MUKASEY AS ATTORNEY GENERAL

Monday, September 17, 2007

“I am pleased that President Bush has moved quickly to nominate a new Attorney General.  As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I am looking forward to the confirmation process and to the opportunity to question Judge Mukasey.  I want to ensure that he will provide the leadership that is necessary to return the  professionalism and independence to the Department of Justice.”