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Bush says "mistakes were made," stands by Gonzales

Broadcast: Midday, 03/15/2007, 11:06 a.m.

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President Bush expressed confidence in Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Wednesday but also criticized him for not telling Congress certain details about the firing of eight U.S. attorneys. Congressional Democrats are investigating whether the federal prosecutors were replaced for political reasons.

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  • Andy Luger: Former assistant U.S. attorney in Minnesota and New York.

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