Assessing the Legacy of John Ashcroft

NPR | By Larry Abramson

Published November 10, 2004 at 12:00 AM EST

Attorney General John Ashcroft and Commerce Secretary Don Evans resigned Tuesday. Critics say Ashcroft disregarded civil liberties. His supporters argue Ashcroft helped prevent further terror attacks on American soil. Hear NPR's Larry Abramson.

Larry Abramson

Larry Abramson is NPR's National Security Correspondent. He covers the Pentagon, as well as issues relating to the thousands of vets returning home from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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