The most popular programs for the American Profile Interview - Washington Politics type. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=format&id=3 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:26:24 GMT American Profile Interview - Washington Politics Governor Clinton discussed his life and career. He also commented on his speech to the Democratic convention nominating Michael Dukakis. Television viewers and delegates to the convention criticized his speech for its length. Governor Clinton also spoke about his plans for the future. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4126-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4126-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Gray was interviewed as part of a series of "Washington Profiles" featuring media, business and political leaders in the capital. She is chairperson of the Kenilworth-Parkside Residential Management Corporation, a public housing project in the northeast quadrant of the city which is now managed by its tenants. Ms. Gray was instrumental in getting the city to turn over control of the project to its resident council. She talked about her life, her work, her grassroots activism, and her relations with city hall. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10699-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10699-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Former Congresswoman Chisholm talked about her career as a politician, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and a fighter for civil rights. She was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1972. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38274-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38274-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Rumsfeld was interviewed about his life in politics, his business career, changes at the Pentagon in the 25 years since he first led the Department of Defense, and the future of the armed forces. At age 69 he is now the oldest Defense secretary. In 1975 when nominated by President Ford he was the youngest Defense secretary. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165236-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165236-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Height talked about her life and career as both a civil rights activist and as a presidential adviser during several administrations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165274-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165274-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Retiring Representative Lindy Boggs reflected on her nine terms in Congress serving Louisiana's 2nd District. Rep. Boggs was elected in 1973 to a seat vacated by her husband following his disappearance and presumed death in a plane crash. Rep. Hale Boggs was the majority leader at the time, having served continuously in Congress since 1947. She recalled the situation saying, "The governor called an election, and I sort of found myself running. I never made a concise ([sic]) decision to run." Rep. Boggs discussed her life as a descendant of an important political family, her early years in Washington activities, and the political connections of her family. She also spoke of her own political career and gave advice for her successor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13795-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13795-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT The controversial editor of the weekly business publication, [Regardie's Magazine], was interviewed as part of a "Washington Profiles" series featuring media, business and cultural leaders in the nation's capital. Mr. Regardie opened the interview wearing a large duck's mask. He said this was to show that his magazine is irreverent and entertaining while covering serious stories. He talked about his early years and his career. Among other topics Mr. Regardie discussed an article in his magazine that blamed M. Danny Wall, the director of the Office of Thrift Management, for much of the savings and loan crisis. M. Danny Wall, who announced his resignation shortly after this interview, appeared on C-SPAN January 27 to refute Mr. Regardie's charges. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10654-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10654-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Apple discussed his lengthy career in covering Washington politics and his beginnings in journalism. He described how he fulfilled his childhood dream of working for the [New York Times] acquired as child when he read that newspaper in an Ohio library to learn all of the results of the Olympics. The interview took place in Mr. Apple's [New York Times] Washington Bureau office. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36759-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36759-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Senator Campbell spoke about his life and career in public service. Among the issues he addressed were his Indian heritage, childhood, service in the U.S. Air Force, and Senate career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165237-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165237-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Sen. Rudman, attorney and former attorney general for the state of New Hampshire, discussed his career as an attorney and his work in Congress. Sen. Rudman, now 60 years old, is a member of the Senate Appropriations, Governmental Affairs, and Select Ethics committees. Known for his brusque and combative nature on the floor of the Senate, he discussed his firm beliefs in personal and fiscal integrity, and addressed the two problems he believed were most important in American today: civil rights and the deficit. Sen. Rudman was co-author of the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings act, which has reduced federal spending and reduced the federal deficit in terms of the G.N.P. since its ratification five years ago. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18138-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18138-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Senator Bill Bradley (D-NJ), the former Rhodes scholar and professional basketball player, discussed his life and views, as well as his political career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/1-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Representative Pelosi talked about her life and career. Among the topics she addressed were growing up in Baltimore, her politically active family, her rise in San Francisco politics, her five children, and har future as the highest ranking woman in the Democratic Congressional Leadership when she assumes the position of House Democratic whip. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167537-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167537-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Ralph Reed talked about his background and values that led him to head the Christian Coalition. He is seeking to broaden the Christian Coalition's influence in electoral politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/49974-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/49974-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Senator DeMint talked about his life, career, and the value of public service. Then Representative DeMint won the seat left open when Senator Fritz Hollings retired. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185643-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185643-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Senator Dianne Feinstein talked about her experiences in the Senate and her political career. Reelected in 2000 to her second full six-year term, Feinstein was first elected in 1992 to fill the remaining two years of then-Senator Pete Wilson's term. A native of San Francisco, and the former Mayor of San Francisco, Feinstein was the first woman to serve on the Senate Judiciary Committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164133-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164133-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Altman discussed his life and career in Washington, D.C. He spoke about his work on the Jimmy Carter presidential campaign in 1976 and the effect it had on his life. He also described himself as a FOB (Friend of Bill) in describing his relationship with President Clinton. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54720-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54720-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Senator Kerry talked about politics, his family, the Vietnam War and 2004 presidential politics. In 1982, John Kerry was elected as Lt. Governor of Massachusetts. Two years later, he was elected to the U.S. Senate, and is now serving his third term. A graduate of Yale University and Boston College Law School, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Senator Kerry was seeking re-election and was considering a 2004 presidential bid. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167522-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167522-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kristol spoke about his life and career in Washington, D.C. He discussed his tenure as chief of staff for Vice President Quayle and the misguided perception the American people have of the former vice president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54719-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/54719-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Senator Robert Stafford of Vermont (R) spoke to C-SPAN about his early life, his political career and his plans for his retirement. Senator Stafford was not running for election in 1988 and was being interviewed as a part of the American Profile program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Last month Rep. Moakley announced his retirement at the end of his term in 2002, after being diagnosed with leukemia. He talked about his illness, his decision to retire, and his family. He also reminisced about his career in Congress which began in 1973, and about legislation he sponsored. On March 13th at the White House, President George W. Bush will sign a bill naming the new federal courthouse in South Boston the "John Joseph Moakley U.S. Courthouse." A video clip was shown of a tribute to Rep. Moakley by President Bush in a February 27 address to a joint session of Congress. Rep. Moakley died of complications from leukemia on May 28, 2001. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163072-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163072-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Strauss was recently appointed U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union. He was selected despite his allegiance to the Democratic Party, for which he served as national party chairman during the 1970s. Mr. Strauss also served as a special trade representative of the United States for two years under President Jimmy Carter. He explained his connections with national and world leaders and his belief in the importance of communications and negotiations with people. He defined what it meant to have power in modern politics and how power had changed over the decades. According to Mr. Strauss, to become a "bad guy" in politics, ethics are compromised and allegiances are broken. A Texas politician, Mr. Strauss described the aura of John Connally and Lyndon B. Johnson and the importance of Texas politics. As a young adult he became involved with Connally's gubernatorial campaign and stated that this experience became his link to the Democratic National Committee. He described himself as a "Yellow dog" Democrat implying that he always voted Democratic based on his belief in the two-party system. Many of Mr. Strauss's comments were directed at the past two presidential administrations and his honesty and straightforwardness in his handling of business with Presidents Reagan and Bush. "The trick is not to change government but to get good people in government, and then we'll have good government." he responded when asked about the nature of modern American politics. He concluded his remarks by commenting on his experiences as a trade representative and as an ambassador to the Middle East during the Carter administration. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19168-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19168-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Congressman Brooks, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, was interviewed about his career experiences and his background. He also is a member of the House Select Narcotics Abuse and Control Committee. He was the author of the amendment that created a national drug czar, against President Reagan's wishes. Mr. Brooks is considered by some to be Congress' most partisan Democrat. He has very strong loyalties and is not afraid to fight for his positions or his friends. For example, he supported House majority leader Jim Wright even during the ethics investigation and reprimanded his fellow Democrats who would not support Wright. Mr. Brooks is also well known for his strong independence and his directness. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12450-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Senator Simpson, the minority whip, is a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, the Judiciary Committee, the Veterans Affairs Committee, and the Special Committee on Aging. He is known for his sense of humor, his speaking and debating skills, and his strong advocacy of his positions. Senator Simpson was elected majority whip, the second highest leadership position in the Senate, as a freshman member of Congress in 1979. When the Republicans lost control of the Senate, he became the minority whip. Before becoming a senator, Mr. Simpson was a city attorney in Cody, Wyoming and served ten years as a member of the Wyoming House. His father served as governor of Wyoming and as U.S. senator. Senator Simpson is up for reelection in 1990. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12451-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12451-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Sen. Gramm discusses his career as a college professor, as a U.S. representative -- where he switched from the Democratic to the Republican party -- and as a U.S. senator. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Senator McConnell, member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Rules Committees, discussed his experiences in politics and events in his career, including his impressions of Washington, DC and his early years in Kentucky. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/35170-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/35170-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McAuliffe talked about his life and experiences in American politics. Among the issues he addressed were family traditions of political involvement, party fundraising, various anecdotes from his career, and the future of the Democratic Party. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163707-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163707-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Senator Thune spoke about his life and career in South Dakota, his time in public service, and his experiences throughout his personal and public lives. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184503-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184503-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Representative Conyers talked about his youth in Detroit, his early years in politics, his interest in jazz, and his friendship with political leaders like Martin Luther King, President Lyndon Johnson and President Bill Clinton. Representative Conyers was elected to Congress in 1964 and is the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee. He is the only member of Congress to serve on the Judiciary Committee during both the President Nixon's and President Clinton's impeachment hearings. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165211-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165211-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT In a series of American Profiles of members of Congress, Rep. Schroeder talked about her principles, her background, and her experiences as a U.S. Representative. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5494-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/5494-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Retiring Representative Augustus Hawkins spoke of his 28 years in the U.S. House and nearly three decades in the California State Assembly. His political career, which spanned the New Deal and the civil rights era, has focused on better jobs, education and equal opportunity. Representative Hawkins became the chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee in 1984. In seeking solutions for his concerns, he co-authored the 1978 Humphrey-Hawkins full employment bill, which sought to combine a plan for the government's full employment goals with the rival objectives of a balanced budget and reduced inflation. During the discussion, he spoke of his experiences with racial prejudice, and his position as senior member of the Congressional Black Caucus. Representing South-Central Los Angeles, including Watts, his district was more than four-fifths black or Hispanic. Representative Hawkins voiced his concern for future political leadership, "There's been a feeling that the public has become alienated from their leadership. We have such fine people but they're not seeking public office." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14408-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14408-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Speaker Hastert talked about his career in Congress, his background as an educator and his hopes for the 106th Congress. He described how his teaching and coaching career affected his choice to run for the state legislature and then Congress. He also talked about his childhood growing up in Northern Illinois, his parents, and his college education. He was elected speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in January 1999. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121835-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/121835-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Senator Isakson talked about his life and career in Georgia, time in public service, and recounted several experiences in his life. Then Representative Isakson won the seat left open when Senator Zell Miller retired. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184538-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184538-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT As part of an interview series with several new members, Senator Martinez spoke about his life and career and participation in public service. Mr. Caputo spoke on the telephone about Senator Maritnez. The former Housing and Urban Development Secretary won the seat left open when Senator Bob Graham retired. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185642-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185642-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Senator Frist talked about his career as a physician and the motivation behind his decision to enter electoral politics. He also talked about his political philosophy and the issues he believes are most important. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97168-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/97168-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT In a profile interview Representative Barr talked about his career. Born in Iowa and raised in Europe and Northern Virginia, he is the former U.S. Attorney for Northern Georgia. He described his early career as an intelligence officer with the CIA, his interest in Republican Party politics, his failed run for the U.S. Senate in Georgia, and his election to the House of Representatives in 1994. He also talked about his role in the impeachment trial of President Clinton, and its impact on American politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166498-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/166498-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Rep. David Dreier, a Republican member of the House Rules Committee, discussed his life and influences. He talked about his California district, the family construction business of which he is an officer, and his perspective on the rules of the House of Representatives. He also talked about the torch he carried in part of the Olympic ceremony in 1984. Rep. Dreier is currently serving in his seventh term in the House. The interview took place in his Cannon Building office in front a wall-sized map of the world. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53320-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/53320-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164481-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164481-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Senator Bayh talked about his life and career in politics. Among the topics he addressed were his upbringing in a political family, his experiences in Indiana politics, and the importance of public service. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164131-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164131-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Korologos served in the Nixon administration as an aide to the president for Senate relations. He has since become a lobbyist specializing in guiding Republican nominees through the Senate confirmation process. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10967-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10967-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Card talked about his involvement in the Republican Party and his experiences with the Bush campaign. He also talked about his personal life and his political career. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162714-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162714-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT The congressman reflected on his career in public office. He said that before entering Congress at age 70, he was a lawyer and a judge. He has also strongly opposed apartheid in South Africa and was arrested in 1984 during protests outside the South African embassy. The congressman is retiring at the end of the 101st Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13017-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13017-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT In the third in a series of three American Profile interviews with members of the Bush Administration communications team, Mr. Bartlett talked about his experiences in life. He also discussed his role as White House Communications Director. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174034-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174034-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Delano Lewis, one of the city's most successful black businessmen was interviewed about his background, his family, and his experiences, including his involvement in politics, his company C&P Telephone, and the U.S. Congress's control of Washington, DC which he called "undemocratic." The interview was part of a "Washington Profiles" series featuring media, business and cultural leaders in Washington, DC. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10665-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10665-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Republican congressman Archer is an eleven-term representative. He explained is work as the ranking Republican member of the powerful Ways and Means Committee, and discussed his special interests in Social Security. He also spoke of his relationship with committee chairman Dan Rostenkowski and their work on recent hearings concerning the economy. He discussed his friendship with President Bush. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23592-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23592-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4552-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/4552-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT The conservative Republican from Minnesota shared with viewers his personal account of public office. He plans to retire at the end of the 101st Congress. He served as the ranking minority member on the House Budget Committee and was also a member of the House Ways and Means Committee. He discussed his decision to leave office and how holding a public office has affected him. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13018-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13018-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Gonzales served in Texas Governor George W. Bush's administration as general counsel to the governor and as a Texas Supreme Court justice. Prior to the Bush appointment as White House general counsel he was a partner in Texas's largest law firm, Vinson & Elkins in Houston http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163309-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McLarty discussed his role as White House chief of staff and the duties of the position. Mr. McLarty also talked about his experiences as a childhood friend of President Clinton while growing up in Arkansas, as well as his family business and his roles in Arkansas politics. Prior to the interview a video clip was shown of President-elect Clinton's December 12, 1992 announcement of McLarty as his White House chief of staff. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38538-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38538-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Representative Bartlett is a Republican congressman representing the third district of Texas, a region including much of the suburban Dallas area and considered to be "one of the nation's richest, best educated, and most Republican congressional districts in the nation." Mr. Bartlett owned and operated a tool and plastic company before he began his political career as a city councilman in Dallas. He was first elected to the House in 1982 and currently serves on the Banking Committee and the Education and Labor Committee. Mr. Bartlett commented on what it was like to be a Republican in the 1990's and outlined the goals of the Republican Party. He also compared the differences of the Republican and Democratic parties in relation to such issues as child care, housing, and the national budget. He explained the history of the Republican Party from the time of the Civil War to the present day and gave insight into why he believed that the Republican Party was the "party of the future." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15465-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/15465-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT Senate Majority Leader Mitchell, member of the Senate Finance and Environment Committees, discussed events in his career from his childhood in Waterville, Maine, to his rise through Democratic politics. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/35171-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/35171-1 Sun, 07 Aug 1988 00:00:00 GMT