04/28/2002
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"This is the kind of leader America needs to head the Department of Justice at this important moment in our history."
"The Attorney General is America's top law enforcement officer, with critical responsibilities for preventing terrorist attacks and protecting our Nation."
"Congressional leaders should not make Judge Mukasey's confirmation dependent on his willingness to make a public judgment about a classified program he has not been briefed on."
"Our new strategy in Iraq, including a surge in U.S. forces, has been fully operational for four months."