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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.
May 9, 2024 · 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 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.
As Attorney General, and the U.S. Justice Department’s CEO, Mr. Ashcroft led the world’s largest and foremost international law firm and law enforcement agency—an organization larger than most Fortune 500 companies, with over 122,000 employees.
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.
Upon confirmation by the Senate, Ashcroft pledged to renew the war on drugs, reduce the incidence of gun violence and combat discrimination so no American feels outside the protection of the law. Ashcroft was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 9, 1942.
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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.
