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| 'Credible' US justice chief urged |
| US lawmakers have urged the president to nominate a replacement for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales who can restore faith in the US justice system
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| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
, 28-August-2007
10:18:2 AM |
| Democrat Patrick Leahy, who led an inquiry into Mr Gonzales' sacking of eight US attorneys, said the department was "corrupted by political influence".
Republican John Sununu said "a credible and effective" candidate was needed.
Defending Mr Gonzales, President George W Bush said "his good name was dragged through the mud for political reasons".
Mr Gonzales played a critical role in the war on terror and "worked tirelessly to keep this country safe," Mr Bush said.
Rumbling row
In a brief news conference on Monday Mr Gonzales said he had tendered his resignation, which would take effect on 17 September.
Mr Gonzales, the nation's top law-enforcement officer, had faced numerous calls to quit over the sacking of federal prosecutors in a row that had rumbled on for months.
Opponents said he fired the attorneys for political reasons and later lied about the reason for their dismissal.
He testified before committees in both houses of Congress, but senators later said he lied under oath. Mr Gonzales has repeatedly said that he did nothing wrong.
Democratic Senator Harry Reid said on Monday that the investigation would not end with Mr Gonzales' departure.
"Congress must get to the bottom of this mess and follow the facts where they lead, into the White House," he said.
Phone tapping
The BBC's James Coomarasamy, in Washington, says Mr Gonzales has been one of the closest and most trusted advisers to Mr Bush for many years, but also one of the most controversial.
As well as the sackings row, Mr Gonzales was criticised for helping to expand presidential powers in connection with the administration's war on terror - from drafting the controversial rules governing prisoners at Guantanamo Bay to authorising a secret phone tapping programme.
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