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Newly-elected Governor of Missouri, John Ashcroft on the steps of the State Capitol 11/7/1984.
Newly-elected Governor of Missouri, John Ashcroft holds a mini press conference on the steps of the State Capitol 11/7/1984.

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I believe a report of waterboarding would be serious, but I do not believe it would define torture
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For those of you who have nothing to learn, why did you come tonight
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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
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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
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There was not a word spoken that indicated he supported terrorism. It was a real stretch
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