Attorney General John Ashcroft is speaking out in several states to boost support for the Patriot Act. He’s also pressing for an expanded version of the legislation. Diane and her guests talk about what the administration wants and how the plans are being received.

Guests

  • David Cole Professor of law at Georgetown University Law Center and author of "The Torture Memos: Rationalizing the Unthinkable". Previous books include "Less Safe, Less Free," and "Terrorism and the Constitution."
  • Bruce Fein Former associate deputy attorney general, Republican counsel during the Iran-contra hearings, and founding partner with the Lichfield Group

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