ACLJ Generates 130,000 Names of Support for Sen. John Ashcroft as Senate Hearings Begin.Business Editors & Legal Writers WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 2001 The American Center The American Center is a high-rise tower in Southfield, Michigan. It was built in 1975 and stands at 26 floors, with one basement floor, for a total of 27. The building's main use is that of a typical office tower. It also includes a parking garage and retail spaces. for Law and Justice, an international public interest law firm, announced today it has received more than 130,000 names of people from across the nation who support the nomination of Missouri Senator John Ashcroft John David Ashcroft (born May 9 1942) is an American politician who was the 79th United States Attorney General. He served during the first term of President George W. Bush from 2001 until 2005. Ashcroft was previously the Governor of Missouri (1985 – 1993) and a U.S. as U.S. Attorney General. The results of the ACLJ ACLJ American Center for Law and Justice ACLJ Appleseed Center for Law and Justice (Washington, DC) petition campaign are in the process of being delivered to the U.S. Senate, which begins confirmation hearings today on the Ashcroft nomination. "It is clear that many Americans want to voice their support for John Ashcroft - a man who has been the focus of a smear campaign smear campaign n → campaña de calumnias smear campaign n → campagne f de dénigrement smear campaign smear n by liberal groups and organizations," said Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the ACLJ. "The level of support for this nomination is very strong. People from across the nation don't want a nominee to be disqualified dis·qual·i·fy tr.v. dis·qual·i·fied, dis·qual·i·fy·ing, dis·qual·i·fies 1. a. To render unqualified or unfit. b. To declare unqualified or ineligible. 2. because of his religious faith. John Ashcroft will be confirmed because of his experience and dedication to upholding the Constitution and the rule of law. He will make an exceptional Attorney General who will enforce the nation's laws fully and fairly." Sekulow said the ACLJ has heard from more than 130,000 people since the petition campaign began two weeks ago. Sekulow said the ACLJ is in the process of delivering the petition names to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee The U.S. Senate established the Committee on the Judiciary on December 10, 1816, as one of the original 11 standing committees. It is also one of the most powerful committees in Congress; among its wide range of jurisdictions is investigation of federal judicial nominees and oversight of and to every member of the U.S. Senate. Sekulow said the ACLJ would continue to gather names of support for Ashcroft through the confirmation hearings and until the Senate votes on the Ashcroft nomination. The American Center for Law and Justice is an international public interest law firm that focuses on constitutional issues. The ACLJ specializes in pro-family, pro-life, and pro-liberty issues. The Web site address is www.aclj.org. |
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