Advocating for Term Limits: A Message from man Dick Armey
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_35_10_0030
Dates
- June 9, 1995
- 104th (1995-1997)
Scope and Contents
The letter is from man Dick Armey in support of term limitations for Members of . He voted for a constitutional amendment to limit tenure to twelve years, but it did not pass. Armey believes term limits are necessary to prevent career politicians from gaining too much power. He mentions a recent Supreme Court decision that struck down states' ability to limit National tenures, making it more important to pass a constitutional amendment. Armey assures the recipient that the issue will be revisited in the next .
Extent
1 pages
Creator
Armey, Richard K., 1940-
Congress 104th (1995-1997)
Policy Area Banks and banking--United States; Constituent Correspondence; Courts--United States
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Congress 104th (1995-1997)
Policy Area Banks and banking--United States; Constituent Correspondence; Courts--United States
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Source
- Armey, Richard K., 1940- (Person)
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository