Advocating for Term Limits: A Message from man Dick Armey, 1995-06-09

Item — Box: CR 35, Folder: 10

Identifier: CAC_CC_002_6_35_10_0030

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 .

Dates

Creation: 1995-06-09

Creator

Armey, Richard Keith (Dick), Chair of the House Homeland Security Committee (2002-2003); House Majority Leader (1995-2003); Chair of the House Republican Conference (1993-1995); Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 26th district (1985- (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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