US Atty General Alberto Gonzales quits

August 27, 2007

Gonzales said on Monday he was resigning as of Sept. 17 but gave no reason for his sudden decision to depart after months of controversy. In a statement at the Justice Department, Gonzales thanked President George W. Bush for his friendship and said despite his own troubles, he considered it a great privilege to have led the department. His departure ends a tenure marked by almost continuous controversy over civil liberties, the firings of U.S. prosecutors and whether he was truthful with Congress.