White House Doesn't Endorse Gonzales: "We Hope He Stays"

Associated Press HOPE YEN March 19, 2007 11:02 AM

Amid bipartisan calls for the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales in the wake of a scandal surrounding dismissals of eight federal prosecutors, the White House said Monday, "We hope he stays."

When asked if Gonzales will serve for the rest of President Bush's term, White House press secretary Tony Snow said, "Well, we hope so."

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