Attorney General Mukasey collapses

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Was giving a speech to Federalist Society when he began shaking

WASHINGTON - Attorney General Michael Mukasey collapsed during a speech Thursday night and was taken to a hospital.

Associate Attorney General Kevin O'Connor said Mukasey began shaking during a speech to the Federalist Society and collapsed.

"He just started shaking and he collapsed," O'Connor said. "They're very concerned."

O'Connor said he did not know whether Mukasey, 67, had regained consciousness."

Mukasey was 20 minutes into his speech before he collapsed.

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