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John Sarbanes: The New York Times, in an editorial opposing this nomination, made reference to President Bush's inaugural visions of…

On the recordFebruary 1, 2001
The New York Times, in an editorial opposing this nomination, made reference to President Bush's inaugural visions of ``a single nation of justice and opportunity.'' In my view John Ashcroft does not carry out that vision. I oppose his nomination.
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

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Opposing the nomination of John Ashcroft for attorney general during Senate floor debate.

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