The statues have graced the halls since before he was born
Exactly. And How many Pictures have you seen Of Janet Reno, Shot from a position just about lying on the floor, to get the shot, they have been using ad nauseam of Ashcroft.
Zero.
So what does THAT prove? That the press hates him and will do everything they can to make him look stupid.
Yes, the press thinks that the American viewing audience is ALSO juvenile and stupid, sadly they're right.
SO deal with it, it doesn't mean that Ashcroft needs to go around covering up everything in the background that he finds personally objectionable.
Reagan never would have done this.
He should move his conference area if it's such an issue.
Better that he be constantly seen in front of an exposed boob, than to pull this stunt and PROVE THAT HE IS ONE!