Barr, Bob, 2005 April 26
Scope and Contents note
Interviewed by Mel Steely on April 26, 2005 at the University of West Georgia.
At the onset, Dr. Steely introduces this interview as covering Bob Barr's time in Congress and touches on his involvement with the media. Barr also answers questions about the right to filibuster and his time in the House of Representatives, what led him to participate in radio shows, and to write a book on President Clinton's impeachment. Barr also comments on Clinton's actions as president as well as how he feels about George W. Bush's first term as president. On the second disc, Barr talks about the attorney general position and what it entails, especially in regards to the 9/11 attacks. The conversation then narrows down to the Georgia legislature and Barr's opinions on Perdue's performance. The interview concludes with a discussion on Bob Barr's stance as a possible Libertarian rather than Republican.
Dates
- 2005 April 26
Creator
- From the Collection: West Georgia College. Georgia's Political Heritage Program (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access note
Most unrestricted; inquire as to individual interview.
Extent
From the Collection: 26.29 Linear feet (53 boxes)
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of West Georgia Special Collections Repository
Special Collections, Ingram Library
University of West Georgia
1601 Maple Street
Carrollton GA 30118-2000 United States
special@westga.edu