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    John Ashcroft

    79th United States Attorney General

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  1. 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 ...

  2. Political Affiliation: Republican Party. John Ashcroft (born May 9, 1942, Chicago, Ill., U.S.) U.S. politician and lawyer, who served as attorney general of the United States (2001–05). He was known for his conservative policies and his support of the USA Patriot Act.

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  3. Nov 11, 2004 · A debate between two law professors from Georgetown University on Ashcroft's tenure as the first member of the Bush Cabinet to resign after the 2004 election. They discuss his anti-terrorism policies, civil liberties, and prosecutorial powers in the wake of 9/11.

  4. Oct 25, 2022 · Learn about the life and career of John David Ashcroft, who served as the attorney general from 2001 to 2005 under President Bush. Find out his achievements, awards, speeches, and portrait by John Howard Sanden.

  5. SHOW ALL QUESTIONS. 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 ...

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  7. Dec 6, 2001 · Read the full text of John Ashcroft's speech before the Senate Judiciary Committee in December 2001, where he defended the government's actions and denied any civil liberties violations. Learn about the context, the challenges, and the controversies of the war on terrorism.

  8. www.usdoj.gov. Calling him "a man of great integrity, a man of great judgment and a man who knows the law," President George W. Bush announced his decision to nominate John Ashcroft to serve as Attorney General of the United States on December 22, 2000. Upon confirmation by the Senate, Ashcroft pledged to renew the war on drugs, reduce the ...

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