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
Jim Leach quotes about
delay either stressed
We stressed that delay was not in anybody's interest, either procedurally or substantively,
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.
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.
long humanity term
I have a long-term interest in the humanities.
government together development
Iraqis have held elections and have recently put together their government, all encouraging developments.
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.
war notion
I am appalled by the notion of cultural wars.
optimism littles pessimism
There's probably a little greater case for pessimism than optimism. But I do not rule out optimism.
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.
country promise may
It is hard to cement any relations with any country based on promises that may not be deliverable.
civility manners
Civility is not simply about manners.
taken lessons
History provides a sense of where we've been and lessons that can be taken forward.