Reflections on Leaving Congress

Senator Alan Simpson, R-Wyoming, will retire at the end of this congressional term. He reminisced, with many humorous turns of phrase, about… read more

Senator Alan Simpson, R-Wyoming, will retire at the end of this congressional term. He reminisced, with many humorous turns of phrase, about his congressional career, colleagues, and experiences. He also repeated his serious concerns about the Social Security and Medicare systems. His wife was with him at the head table, as was his friend Senator Bob Kerrey (D-NE). close

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Reflections on Leaving Congress

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Program ID:
70395-1
Category:
National Press Club
Format:
National Press Club Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Mar 23, 1996 | 8:02pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Aug 15, 1996 | 11:47pm EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Mar 23, 1996 | 8:02pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 23, 1996 | 11:02pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 24, 1996 | 7:56am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • May 27, 1996 | 9:44pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 15, 1996 | 9:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 15, 1996 | 11:47pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
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