Thursday, November 20, 2008
A Prayer Request [Kathryn Jean Lopez]
Attorney General Michael Mukasey collapsed a few feet away from me while delivering a speech to the Federalist Society in Washington, D.C., tonight.
It was an important, impassioned speech from a serious man and dedicated public servant.
Midway through he seemed rattled by a heckler who called him a "tyrant."
God bless the attorney general and his family and those like our friend Andy McCarthy who know and love him.
And God bless those — including my friend and hero Frank — who are quick enough and practical enough to know what to do in critical situations. Some quick and talented people tonight may have saved a good man's life.
The attorney general left the Marriot Wardman Park hotel here conscious.
UPDATE:
STATEMENT OF PETER A. CARR, ACTING DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, ON CONDITION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL MICHAEL B. MUKASEY
“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.”
11/20 11:19 PM
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