January 20, 1999

Senate Leader Lecture

Former President George H.W. Bush spoke about a rising lack of civility in public debate. He also said that tabloid journalism and intrusions into… read more

Former President George H.W. Bush spoke about a rising lack of civility in public debate. He also said that tabloid journalism and intrusions into private lives provided “sensationalism at best, smut at worst.” The speech took place on the sixth anniversary of his leaving office. close

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George H. W. Bush U.S. President (Former) United States
Tom Daschle U.S. Senator [D] South Dakota

Trent Lott U.S. Senator [R] Mississippi

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U.S. Capitol | Old Senate ChamberU.S. Capitol | Old Senate Chamber

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Program ID:: 118918-1
Category:: Public Affairs Event
Format:: Speech
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Jan 20, 1999 | 6:04pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:: Jan 21, 1999 | 9:35am EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

Jan 20, 1999 | 6:04pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Jan 21, 1999 | 5:47am EST | C-SPAN 2
Jan 21, 1999 | 9:35am EST | C-SPAN 2

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