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John David Ashcroft (born May 9, 1942) is an American lawyer, lobbyist, and former politician who served as the United States Attorney General in the George W. Bush administration from 2001 to 2005. He previously held various positions in Missouri politics; as Auditor of Missouri (1973–1975), Attorney General of Missouri (1976–1985 ...
May 9, 2024 · Political Affiliation: Republican Party. John Ashcroft (born May 9, 1942, Chicago, Ill., U.S.) is a U.S. politician and lawyer, who served as attorney general of the United States (2001–05). He is known for his conservative policies and his support of the USA Patriot Act.
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Nov 11, 2004 · A former senator from Missouri, Ashcroft was at the center of a fierce civil liberties debate over anti-terrorism policies initiated by the Bush administration in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist...
Jun 8, 2017 · 10 Things You Didn’t Know About John Ashcroft. He served as U.S. attorney general during George W. Bush's administration. Former Attorney General John Ashcroft in the East Room at the White...
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Oct 25, 2022 · 79th Attorney General, 2001 - 2005. John David Ashcroft was born on May 9, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. He received his degree with honors from Yale in 1964, and he earned his J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School in 1967.
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Dec 6, 2001 · History. U.S. History: Biographies. John D. Ashcroft. Ashcroft, John. views 1,737,326 updated Jun 11 2018. John Ashcroft. Testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee of the U.S. Department of Justice. Delivered on December 6, 2001. "Your tactics only aid terrorists—for they erode our national unity and diminish our resolve."