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[Robert Porter]

November 9, 2004

Dear Mr. President:

Nothing in my life compares to the high honor of serving America as 
Attorney General in your administration.

The cause of justice is indeed a serious calling. Americans have been 
spared the violence and savagery of terrorist attack on our soil since 
September 11, 2001.

During the last four years our violent crime rate has plunged to a 
30-year low. Under your "Project Safe Neighborhoods" the number of gun 
crimes has fallen to its lowest level in modern history. Drug use among 
America's young people has fallen and continues to fall significantly.

Corporate integrity has been restored with the work of your Corporate 
Fraud Task Force. As a result United States markets have reinforced 
their position as the trusted allocators of the world's capital 
resources.

Thank you for your leadership which has made these and many other 
justice-related achievements possible.

The demands of justice are both rewarding and depleting. I take great 
personal satisfaction in the record which has been developed. The 
objective of securing the safety of Americans from crime and terror has 
been achieved. The rule of law has been strengthened and upheld in the 
courts. Yet, I believe that the Department of Justice would be well 
served by new leadership and fresh inspiration. I believe that my 
energies and talents should be directed toward other challenging 
horizons.

Therefore, I humbly state my desire to resign from the office of United 
States Attorney General.

It would be my pleasure to structure the announcement of this 
resignation and the ensuing transition in conjunction with you so that 
your administration and the cause of justice are served optimally.

I have handwritten this letter so its confidentiality can be maintained 
until the appropriate arrangements mentioned above can be made.

I am grateful to you for the profound honor of serving under your 
clear, principled leadership.

May God continue to bless, guide, and direct you and your family as you 
lead America forward in freedom.

Most Sincerely,

John Ashcroft