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
war school years
The majority of U.S. high school students don't know within 50 years when the Civil War occurred.
socialism communism fascism
There are words bandied about that are being misused - words like 'socialism,' words like 'communism,' words like 'fascism.
country america government
America is very decentralized in how it supports the humanities, unlike European countries where virtually everything stems from the central government.
taken lessons
History provides a sense of where we've been and lessons that can be taken forward.
civility manners
Civility is not simply about manners.
country promise may
It is hard to cement any relations with any country based on promises that may not be deliverable.
successful important looks
When I look at Social Security, I consider it the most important social program in the United States, arguably the most successful program in the world.
optimism littles pessimism
There's probably a little greater case for pessimism than optimism. But I do not rule out optimism.
war notion
I am appalled by the notion of cultural wars.
drawing president necessary-change
Drawing on President Bush's reform plan, which would allow citizens to transfer part of their Social Security contributions into personal accounts, an alteration of the current system is needed to make necessary change.
government together development
Iraqis have held elections and have recently put together their government, all encouraging developments.
long humanity term
I have a long-term interest in the humanities.
government people dissent
A government of, by and for the people is obligated to conduct the nation's business in a manner that respects dissent.
uplifting thinking america
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.