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ATTORNERY GENERAL GONZALES RESIGNS IN WASHINGTON

U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales walks away from the podium after delivering his statement of resignation at the Department of Justice in Washington on August 27, 2007. His resignation is effective September 17, 2007. Solicitor General Paul Clement will be acting attorney general until a replacement is found. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)

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