Attorney General Nomination Hearing, Day 1
Following extensive opening statements by committee members, Mr. Ashcroft was introduced by Senators Carnahan, Hutchison, and Bond. Mr.… read more
Following extensive opening statements by committee members, Mr. Ashcroft was introduced by Senators Carnahan, Hutchison, and Bond. Mr. Ashcroft testified about his nomination as attorney general. He pledged to enforce existing laws even though he had publicly disagreed with laws governing abortion rights, gun control, and other social issues. He was sometimes harshly questioned about how his conservative views might influence his ability to represent all Americans and enforce the laws with which he disagreed. close
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