Statement on Confirmation of John Ashcroft


Sen. Chuck Grassley today issued the following statement regarding the Senate's vote to confirm John Ashcroft as Attorney General of the United States:

"I'm pleased that the Senate voted to confirm John Ashcroft as Attorney General of the United States. John Ashcroft is a man of his word and I'm fully confident that he will enforce the laws of this land for all Americans. His rock-solid integrity and legal background will serve the country well."