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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
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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