Senator Ashcroft's answer in his two days of testimony was unequivocal.

After the hearing, we received additional follow-up questions from Senator Ashcroft.

And we've had a little sparring with Senator Ashcroft on a number of the things he's said.

Senator Ashcroft then helped sponsor a bill to prohibit assisted suicide, which did not pass.

Senator Ashcroft thought it would help to run as tough on crime and execution.

Indeed, it had become a centerpiece of Senator Ashcroft's campaign.

Senator Ashcroft surely deserves the chance to answer the hard questions and present his side of the story.

No one has suggested that Senator Ashcroft did something wrong in his private life.

The first part of your question was about Senator Ashcroft.

Senator Ashcroft said in a statement today that he had always supported "a real patients' bill of rights."