why was john ashcroft such a bad attorney general

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RAY SUAREZ: Attorney General Ashcroft was the first member of the Bush Cabinet to step down after the president won a second term. He submitted his letter on …

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What did Ashcroft do?

John David Ashcroft (born May 9, 1942) is an American lawyer, lobbyist, songwriter and former politician who served as the 79th U.S. Attorney General in the George W. Bush Administration, Senator from Missouri, and Governor of Missouri. He later founded The Ashcroft Group, a Washington D.C. lobbying firm.

Who was the attorney general under George W Bush?

Alberto GonzalesOfficial portrait, 200580th United States Attorney GeneralIn office February 3, 2005 – September 17, 2007PresidentGeorge W. Bush31 more rows

Who was the attorney general during 911?

Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Delivers Remarks Honoring the 20th Anniversary of the September 11 Attacks | OPA | Department of Justice.Sep 10, 2021

What does the attorney general do?

The principal duties of the Attorney General are to: Represent the United States in legal matters. Supervise and direct the administration and operation of the offices, boards, divisions, and bureaus that comprise the Department.Oct 8, 2021

How old is Alberto Gonzales?

66 years (August 4, 1955)Alberto R. Gonzales / Age

How many people died in 911?

2,996September 11 attacks / Number of deathsDuring the September 11, 2001 attacks, 2,977 people were killed, 19 hijackers committed murder–suicide, and more than 6,000 others were injured. Of the 2,996 total deaths (including the terrorists), 2,763 were in the World Trade Center and the surrounding area, 189 were at the Pentagon, and 44 were in Pennsylvania.

Who preceded William Barr?

William BarrPresidentGeorge H. W. BushPreceded byDonald B. AyerSucceeded byGeorge J. Terwilliger IIIUnited States Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel30 more rows

What is the best book on 9 11?

Find our picks below.Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11. ... Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. ... Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11. ... Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age. ... The Emperor's Children. ... The Submission: A Novel. ... My Year of Rest and Relaxation.More items...•Sep 10, 2021