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Remarks Prepared for Delivery by Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey at Farewell Ceremony
January 8, 2009Before I begin my remarks, I want to take a moment to specifically thank the Deputy Attorney General for his service to the Department. Although he knew from the start that he would serve only for a limited period, and although the confirmation process shortened that period even further, Mark willingly gave up a lifetime appointment as a federal judge for the good of the Department and the country. He has brought a first-class intelligence, wit, integrity and work ethic to the job, to the great benefit of the Department and of me personally. Although there won't be a formal farewell ceremony for Mark, I wanted to announce today that I will be presenting him -- in a private ceremony -- with the Randolph award, which is the highest award I can bestow on a Department employee. Please join me in thanking Mark for his service. Full release.