Gonzo Vows to Stay

Gonzo says he wants to stay in office as long as he "can continue to serve effectively." He hasn't been effective up to now, so what makes him think he will be effective later? And President Bush keeps digging himself deeper in the hole by using words like "honest" and "effective" in relation to the Attorney General. What more proof do we need that this man is not fit to serve as president?-Jake

WASHINGTON — Alberto Gonzales, with a fresh vote of confidence from President Bush, vowed Monday to remain as attorney general despite lingering differences with senators over the firing of federal prosecutors.

Appearing at a news conference on identity theft, Gonzales said he will remain "as long as I can continue to serve effectively."

"There are a series of priorities, a series of objectives, that I want to see accomplished," he said, "and we are working as hard as we can to achieve those objectives. Obviously, as head of an agency ... we worry about questions about morale. The way I do it is by speaking directly to U.S. attorneys. ... "

"I have an obligation to work with the Congress and I will continue to work with the Congress," he said.

"We're going to correct the mistakes that have been made. I have accepted responsibility," Gonzales said. "I've already indicated that I've made mistakes and I accept responsibility for that."

Bush gave Gonzales a strong vote of confidence on Monday despite scant support and scathing criticism from key Republicans.

"This is an honest, honorable man, in whom I have confidence," Bush said.

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