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Michael Mukasey presided over high-profile trials on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - President Bush will announce Monday morning that he has chosen a former federal judge, Michael Mukasey, as attorney general, according to a senior administration official.

If confirmed by the Senate, Mukasey will replace Alberto Gonzales.

"Judge Mukasey has a wealth of legal and judicial experience and has a superb reputation for his fairness, intellect and dedication to public service," the senior administration official said.

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