Resigning as Atty. General in 2004, he remarked, "The safety of Americans from crime and terror has been achieved"
[DOC] [TLE] MPR: Bush moving quickly to find Ashcroft replacement [PAR] Nov 10, 2004 ... Two administration officials said Gonzales, a longtime Bush friend ... U.S. 
Attorney General John Ashcroft has resigned from the Bush Cabinet.