John Ashcroft on freedom

[snopes]

Comment: I found this quote posted on a web site and would like to know if
its for real?

Attorney General John Ashcroft: "I feel the best way to ensure Americans'
freedom is to tighten restrictions on that freedom in any way possible.
Only through wiretaps, illegal searches and seizures, unfettered
government intrusion, a controlled media and a complete crackdown on free
speech can we ensure the liberties of all people."