President Griffin Bell nominated Jimmy Carter as attorney general in 1976 . Justice Department credited with helping restore confidence in Justice Department in late 1970s . His `` integrity , professionalism , and charm '' valued across party lines , Jimmy Carter said . In 2004 , he was listed among Bell who endorsed Bush for re-election .
President Jimmy Carter nominated Griffin Bell as attorney general in 1976 . Bell credited with helping restore confidence in Justice Department in late 1970s . His `` integrity , professionalism , and charm '' valued across party lines , Carter said . In 2004 , he was listed among Georgia Dems who endorsed Bush for re-election .