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“An FBI agent ought to be able to surf the net and look for sites that instruct people how to make bombs.”

Quote by John Ashcroft

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John Ashcroft is a prominent American politician who served as the Governor of Missouri. Born on May 9, 1942, in Missouri, he has held various political positions throughout his career, including Governor of Missouri and U.S. Attorney General. Ashcroft has been a key figure in the Republican Party and has been influential in both state and national policy-making. more

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