UPDATE: 08:44 cst
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No word yet on his present condition, hopefully he is worked back into good health by early morning lord willing.
US attorney general sounds well - White House
WASHINGTON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - President George W. Bush spoke with U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey on Friday and the top U.S. law enforcement official sounded well after collapsing during a speech, the White House said. continued
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No word yet on his present condition, hopefully he is worked back into good health by early morning lord willing.
Attorney general collapses -
Mike Allen - Politico.com: "Attorney General Michael Mukasey collapsed Thursday night while giving a speech to the Federalist Society in Washington, according to three senior administration officials.
Witnesses said Mukasey, 67, was conscious as he was taken from the Marriott Wardman Park hotel to George Washington University Hospital. CBS News reported that the attorney general began slurring his words about 15 or 20 minutes into a speech touching on Bush administration successes in the war on terrorism. His federal detail attended to him until medical personnel arrived.
Details about Mukasey's condition were not immediately available.
Audience members said they began praying, fearing a stroke.
Mukasey is a former federal prosecutor from New York City who succeeded former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales.
At 10:30 p.m. Eastern, medical officials were still working on him on the stage, administration witnesses said.
The Justice Department said in a statement: “At the conclusion of his remarks before the Federalist Society Annual Dinner in Washington, D.C., Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey collapsed.
“Upon his collapse, emergency first aid was rendered by the Attorney General's security detail and a doctor who was on the scene.
“The Attorney General arrived at George Washington University Hospital shortly thereafter.
“The Attorney General is conscious, conversant and alert. His vital statistics are strong and he is in good spirits. He is receiving excellent care and appreciates all of the good wishes and prayers he has received. The doctors will keep him overnight for further observations.
“We will update the public when we have additional information.”"
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