We must embrace the power of faith, but we must never confuse politics and piety. For me, may I say that it is against my religion to impose my religion.
John Ashcroft[The war on terrorism isn't a religious war, but] a defense of our right to make moral choices, to seek fellowship with God that is chosen and not commanded.
John AshcroftWe are a nation called to defend freedom - a tradition that is not a grant of any government or document, but is an endowment from God.
John AshcroftIf necessity is the mother of invention, it's the father of cooperation. And we're cooperating like never before.
John AshcroftWe must not descend to the level of those who perpetrated Tuesday's violence by targeting individuals based on their race, their religion, or their national origin. Such reports of violence and threats are in direct opposition to the very principles and laws of the United States and will not be tolerated.
John Ashcroft