Bush picks Mukasey for attorney general

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President Bush, seeking to avert a possible confirmation fight over a more partisan candidate, chose retired federal judge Michael B. Mukasey Monday to replace Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.

Former federal judge Michael Mukasey listens to President Bush speak in the Rose Garden of the White House on Monday as Bush nominated Mukasey to become his third attorney general.

Bush and Mukasey walk to the Rose Garden before Monday's announcement.

President Bush congratuates his nominee for attorney general, retired New York judge Michael Mukasey (left), in the Rose Garden of the White House on Monday. Mukasey, 66, would replace Alberto Gonzales, who resigned last month.

Mukasey speaks to reporters in the Rose Garden Monday after being nominated to succeed Alberto Gonzales as attorney general.

Bush walks from the Rose Garden with his nominee for attorney general, retired New York judge Michael Mukasey, after Monday's press conference.

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Former federal judge Michael Mukasey listens to President Bush speak in the Rose Garden of the White House on Monday as Bush nominated Mukasey to become his third attorney general.

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