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John Ashcroft

John Ashcroft

Lawyer and former United States Attorney General

Jul 30, 2026

Dick Durbin
Dick DurbinPANELIST
121:54
Oyer was fired by Mr. Blanch just days after he took office for refusing to restore gun ownership rights to one of the President's personal friends, convicted domestic abuser and actor Mel Gibson.
122:07
Allow me to thank you for your serious consideration and attention to the constitutional responsibility of confirming high-ranking executive branch officials.
122:17
It's an honor for me to participate with you today by my appearance.
122:22
Testifying and sharing my profound support for the nomination of the Honorable Todd Blanch as Attorney General of the United States is something for which I am deeply grateful.
122:34
Justice is best served in the United States through a commitment to uphold the Constitution and laws of this country.
122:43
Integrity is an indispensable imperative for the rule of law.
122:48
The rule of law is the best friend of constitutionally guarded liberty.

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Chuck GrassleyMODERATOR
164:06
Do you believe he would serve as an effective and capable Attorney General?

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