Jim Leach
Jim Leach
James Albert Smith "Jim" Leachis an American academic and former politician. He served as ninth Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities from 2009 to 2013 and was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth15 October 1942
CountryUnited States of America
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A number of us have worked on Mississippi River issues for a long time. Support for a lock and dam issue is critical for an area like Burlington, especially to do it in such a way that there is respect for environmental issues, too. We're hopeful this year that we're going to get a major Mississippi River initiative passed.
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A resolution has been achieved that appears to represent a good-faith consensus in which the Treasury participated and both parties played a role, ... We believe we're at a credible resolution.
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This administration's tough policies had certain advantages in dealing with this Congress on the huge changes in law that would be necessary if there were a change of policies for North Korea,
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They of course did (insist on a light-water reactor) and that of course is the stickiest part of any discussions,
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Clearly the loan payment shouldn't go out if it's going to be handled the way the past has been handled, ... If money is to be stolen it shouldn't be transferred.
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You chose to make this initiative without, to my knowledge, any serious prior consultation with Congress.
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You chose an initiative, which you may not be able to deliver and you chose to make the initiative without, to my knowledge, any serious prior consultations with the Congress,
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The majority of U.S. high school students don't know within 50 years when the Civil War occurred.
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The trust has broken down. It will take some time to change attitudes and attitudes are going to be needed to develop trust,
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The great middle of America is underrepresented in Congress, ... The leadership will insist that a compromise be established. But what that final product is, I have no idea.
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I think America is going to have to think through whether it wants to uplift the political dialogue or advance an approach that divides and, frankly, can lead to violence.
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A government of, by and for the people is obligated to conduct the nation's business in a manner that respects dissent.
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I have a long-term interest in the humanities.
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Iraqis have held elections and have recently put together their government, all encouraging developments.