Bernard Kerik told President Bush yesterday he was sorry, saying the questionable tax filings and nanny that prompted him to withdraw as the nominee to head the Department of Homeland Security were "my mistake," not the White House's. Mr. Bush has yet to name another nominee to replace outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, although numerous candidates were mentioned in congressional circles and news reports yesterday. A White House spokeswoman said the administration "certainly will work to name somebody as quickly as possible."
Sen. Susan Collins, Maine Republican and chairman of the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee, said two "terrific choices" would be Sen. Joe Lieberman, Connecticut Democrat, or Homeland Security Undersecretary Asa Hutchinson. |