Resigning as Atty. General in 2004, he remarked, "The safety of Americans from crime and terror has been achieved"
... Another 
leading candidate was Bush's 2004 campaign chairman, ... "The objective of 
securing the safety of Americans from crime and terror has been achieved,"... [DOC] [TLE] Ashcroft Praises Justice Efforts - CBS News [PAR] By David Hancock CBS/AP November 9, 2004, 5:59 PM ... Attorney General John