Attorney General Nomination

The Senate Judiciary Committee is currently evaluating the nomination of Judge Michael Mukasey to be the next Attorney General of the United States.  In keeping with the way other major nominations are handled, Sen. Leahy is considering this nomination fairly, thoroughly, and responsibly.  This is a key position in a Justice Department that has become increasingly politicized, and this nomination comes at a crucial juncture for the Department. In order to be able to make an informed judgment, the Senate will take the time required to fairly evaluate this nomination.

Statements, Letters, And Releases About The Nomination Of Michael Mukasey To Be The Next Attorney General Of The United States Statement Of Senator Patrick Leahy, Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee, On The Nomination Of Michael B. Mukasey To Be Attorney General Of The United States November 8, 2007    Statement Of Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee, On The Nomination Of Michael B. Mukasey To Be Attorney General Of The United States November 6, 2007 ***Audio and video available.***

• Statement Of Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee, In Scheduling Judiciary Committee Consideration Of The Nomination Of Michael Mukasey October 31, 2007
   

• Mukasey Sends Answers To Judiciary Committee October 31, 2007
   

• Comment Of Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee, On Receipt Of Response To Letter On Waterboarding From Attorney General Nominee Michael Mukasey October 30, 2007
   

• Reaction Of Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee, To The President’s Comments About The Senate’s Consideration Of The Mukasey Nomination October 27, 2007
   

• Judiciary Committee Releases Questions To Mukasey October 26, 2007