Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. was taken to MedStar Washington Hospital Center on Thursday morning after experiencing faintness and shortness of breath. Justice Department spokesman Brian Fallon said Holder, 63, had complained of the symptoms during his regular morning meeting with senior staff.

“As a precaution, the Attorney General was taken to MedStar Washington Hospital Center to undergo further evaluation,” Fallon said in a statement. “He is currently resting comfortably and in good condition."