Published: 09-18-07
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R–TX) Chairman of the Republican Policy Committee issued the following statement on the nomination of retired federal judge Michael B. Mukasey for Attorney General:“Judge Mukasey appears to be a fine choice for Attorney General. I believe the Senate should expeditiously begin confirmation hearings and offer this nominee a fair vote on the floor so the DOJ has a duly confirmed Attorney General to lead this vital department.”
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:
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.”
