More reaction to Gonzales resignation

"This decision is clearly not one that Attorney General Gonzales has taken lightly. He has dedicated years of his life to public service, both in Texas and at the federal level, and I wish him and his family all the best as they enter the next stage of their lives. The work of the Justice
Department is indispensable to our Global War on Terrorism, and as we move forward, I trust that the next Attorney General will continue an aggressive approach against those who aim to harm our nation."
-- House Republican Leader John Boehner of West Chester, Ohio.

"I hope we can now move on with the very real issues that face our nation. A new Attorney General will again face the same challenging issues. It is my hope that a new Attorney General will find a new environment of cooperation and negotiation on the Hill. I want to thank Alberto Gonzales for his service and recognize the sacrifices of his loving family."
-- Rep. Jean Schmidt, a Republican from Miami Township, Ohio.

“Attorney General Gonzales had lost the faith of the American public, and his resignation was long overdue. His tenure in office will forever be remembered for abusing the rule of law and politicizing a department that, as the legal watchdog of all the American people, must necessarily be independent and above reproach. It is my sincere desire that President Bush and my colleagues in the Senate work to ensure that the next Attorney General demonstrates unwavering commitment to the protection of our civil liberties and the safety of our citizens.”
-- Rep. Zack Space, a Democrat from Dover, Ohio.

"Alberto Gonzales has dutifully served our nation as Attorney General during a challenging time in our history. I thank him for his service and for his unrelenting pursuit of security for our nation. I wish him the best of luck as he prepares for a new chapter in his life."
-- Rep. Geoff Davis, a Republican from Hebron, Ky.

Rep. Steve Chabot was unavailable to comment because he is traveling overseas on a congressional trip to Darfur, according to spokesman Todd Lindgren. Rep. Mike Turner's office did not respond to a request for a comment.