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Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft listens as newly sworn-in Missouri Governor Jay Nixon, delivers his inaguration speech on the steps of the Missouri Capitol Building in Jefferson City, Missouri on January 12, 2009. (UPI Photo/Bill Greenblatt)

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I believe a report of waterboarding would be serious, but I do not believe it would define torture
Ashcroft: Waterboarding is not torture
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For those of you who have nothing to learn, why did you come tonight
Accusatory Colorado students rile Ashcroft
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It's a continuation of the aspiration I have that our nation have access to the best possible resources to fight terror, whether domestic or international
Ashcroft consulting firm prospers
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You have done what so many said could not be done: You have enhanced the freedom of Americans at precisely the time when our freedom has been under its greatest attack
Ashcroft touts department accomplishments
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There was not a word spoken that indicated he supported terrorism. It was a real stretch
Jurors: Feds had no case in terror trial
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