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Mike Glassner
Glassner served as travel aide (1987-1995), Senate Campaign manager (1992) and Senior Advisor to Senator Dole (1995 to 2000). He was also Director of Vice Presidential Operations for 2008 McCain/Palin campaign. He was Chief Operations Officer for the 2020 Trump/Pence campaign.
Mike Glassner Oral History, 2008-03-18
In this 2008 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Glassner talks about helping Senator Dole handle constituent relations, working on campaigns, and the Senator's personality.
Secretary Dan Glickman
Glickman served as U.S. Representative from Kansas (1977-1995) and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (1995-2001). He then became the Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) (2004-2010).
Secretary Dan Glickman Oral History, 2007-06-22
In this oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Glickman talks about dirty tactics on the campaign trail, the National Intelligence Committee, and political theory.
Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley
Grassley served as a U.S. Representative from Iowa (1974-1981). Since 1981, he has served as a U.S. Senator. He was a close friend and adviser to Dole, especially during the 1988 and 1996 campaigns.
Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley Oral History, 2007-05-23
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Grassley talks about Senator Dole's work on Social Security reform and the legislative process in the Senate.
Howard O. Greene
Greene worked as Secretary of the Majority/Minority for Howard Baker and Bob Dole and was Sergeant at Arms of the Senate until 1996.
Howard O. Greene Oral History, 2007-07-11
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Greene talks about the differences between working as Secretary of the Majority and of the Minority, Dole's role as Nixon's hatchet man, and the Senator's work ethic.
Alan Greenspan
Greenspan served as Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve (1987-2006). He was the head of the Greenspan Commission (The National Commission on Social Security Reform), on which Dole served.
Alan Greenspan Oral History, 2007-12-14
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Greenspan talks about negative campaigns, lack of leadership in the legislative process, and his interactions with Senator Dole and Ronald Reagan.
Judy Harbaugh
Harbaugh served as Dole's personal assistant for many years in the Senate. She also worked on scheduling during his 1988 Presidential campaign.
Judy Harbaugh Oral History, 2008-03-18
In this 2008 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Harbaugh talks about Bob Dole's work in regards to the Vietnam war, work ethic, and the 1988 Republican Presidential Primary.
Senator Tom Harkin
Harkin served as a U.S. Representative (1975-1985) and U.S. Senator (1985-2015) from Iowa, serving as the chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee (2007-2009) and Senate Health Committee (2009-2015).
Senator Tom Harkin Oral History, 2008-01-30
In this 2008 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Harkin talks about Senator Dole's role in the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the government debt, and farm policy.
G. Willard Hoagland
Hoagland is an agricultural economist who worked on Dole's agriculture staff, primarily focused on food stamp programs.
G. Willard Hoagland Oral History, 2007-12-04
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Hoagland talks about the Senate Agricultural Committee, food subsidies, supply-side economics, and government spending.
Senator Daniel K. Inouye
Inouye was the second-longest serving U.S. Senator in history serving from 1963 until his death in 2012. He also served as a U.S. Representative (1959-1963). He also served as a Captain in the U.S. Army during World War II where he and Dole first met and became friends.
Senator Daniel K. Inouye Oral History, 2008-02-11
In this 2008 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Inouye talks about meeting Senator Dole in the Hart Military Hospital, and specific role of the Senate in government in comparison to the House or the Presidency.
Senator Nancy Kassebaum-Baker
Baker represented Kansas in the U.S. Senate (1978-1997). She was the first female senator not elected to a seat held by her husband nor appointed to fill out a deceased husband’s term.
Senator Nancy Kassebaum-Baker Oral History, 2009-04-16
In this 2009 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Kassebaum-Baker talks about Senator Dole's work ethic and the issues of abortion, the Panama Canal, and wheat subsidies on the campaign trail.
Representative Jack Kemp
Kemp was a professional football star who was the Republican Vice Presidential Candidate for Bob Dole’s 1996 presidential run. He also served as a U.S. Representative from New York (1971-1989) and as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (1989-1993).
Representative Jack Kemp Oral History, 2007-05-23
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Kemp talks about the rise of supply-side economics, John F. Kennedy's tax cuts over Republican objections, and Newt Gingrich's government shutdown.
Noel Koch
Koch was a speechwriter for Senator Dole. He also worked on the 1976 Ford-Dole presidential campaign as well as Senator Dole’s run for president in 1980. He has held many positions in government including the Department of Defense and the Nixon White House.
Noel Koch Oral History, 2008-02-20
In this 2008 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Koch talks about Dole's bid for Vice President in 1976, the Watergate scandal, and Dole's role as "hatchet man" for President Nixon.
Tom Korologos
Korologos served as senior advisor to Senator Dole on his 1996 presidential campaign. He also served in the Nixon and Ford Administrations in the capacity of Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs. He was the United States Ambassador to Belgium (2004-2007).
Tom Korologos Oral History, 2007-04-11
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Korologos talks about Senator Dole's work as RNC Chairman, the 1996 Presidential campaign, and Watergate.
Bill Lacy
Lacy was a Republican strategist who worked on campaigns for Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and Senator Dole. He served as the Director of the Dole Institute from 2004-2021.
Bill Lacy Oral History, 2008-06-18
In this 2008 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Lacy talks about his own political career, being interviewed by Dole for the position of campaign director, and working the campaign trail.
Bill Lacy Oral History, 2008-06-19
In this 2008 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Lacy talks about Dole's 1996 Presidential campaign, Dole's personality and legacy, and the changing nature of politics.
Bob Lighthizer
Lighthizer served as the treasurer for the 1996 Dole/Kemp presidential campaign. He also was Chief of Staff of the Senate committee on Finance. He also served as a deputy US Trade Representative during the Reagan Administration and vice chairman of the board of Overseas Private Investment Corporation. He is currently the United States Trade Representative (2017-now).
Bob Lighthizer Oral History, 2007-10-18
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Lighthizer talks about working for the Senate Finance Committee, the 1988 Dole Presidential Campaign, and Jimmy Carter's Presidency.
Senator Trent Lott
Lott was a U.S. Congressman (1973-1989) and a U.S. Senator (1989-2007). He served in many leadership positions in the House of Representatives and Senate including House Minority Whip, Senate Majority Whip, Senate Minority Whip, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader.
Senator Trent Lott Oral History, 2007-06-20
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Lott talks about changes in partisanship in the Senate and the role of government.
Joyce McCluney
McCluney was appointed as Deputy Sergeant at Arms in 1995. Prior to that, she worked for the Senate Finance Committee, the White House, the Commerce Department, and the State Department. She served as office manager for Senator Dole’s leadership offices (1985-1994).
Joyce McCluney Oral History, 2008-01-23
In this 2008 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, McCluney talks about working in Bob Dole's office, the Dole Institute, and working on the Senate Finance Committee.
Fred McClure
McClure served in the Reagan and the George H.W. Bush presidential administrations, as Legislative Director for Senator John Tower, and as Associate Deputy U.S. Attorney General. He was the Chief Executive Officer for the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation, and is currently the Executive Director of the Leadership Initiative at Texas A&M University.
Fred McClure Oral History, 2007-11-30
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, McClure talks about the 1995 government shutdown, the role of expanding media, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Gulf War.
Senator George McGovern
In 1961, President John F. Kennedy appointed McGovern as the first director of the Food for Peace program, marking the start of McGovern’s work to help people suffering from malnourishment across the world. McGovern reached across the aisle in Washington to gain bipartisan support for several pieces of legislation to fund programs still prominent today. Dole was involved with many of the programs initiated by McGovern, including the restructuring of the Food Stamp program, the World Food Programme, and the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. McGovern served as a U.S Representative (1957-1961) and U.S. Senator (1963-1981) from South Dakota. He was also the Democratic nominee for President in 1972.
Senator George McGovern Oral History, 2007-07-31
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, George McGovern talks about obstructionism in the Senate, his interactions with Bob Dole, and nutrition programs.
Betty Meyer
Meyer worked on Bob Dole's staff in positions including personal secretary and legislative correspondent.
Betty Meyer Oral History, 2007-11-25
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Meyer talks about her fond memories of working for Bob Dole, what it means to "be presidential," and the campaign trail.
Representative Bob Michel
Michel served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois (1957-1995). He served as House Minority Whip (1975-1981) and House Minority Leader (1981-1995).
Representative Bob Michel Oral History, 2007-04-11
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Michel talks about his upbringing, work as Whip, the Gulf War, and Robert Byrd.
Senator George Mitchell
Mitchell served as a U.S. Senator from Maine (1980-1995). He was Senate Majority Leader (1989-1995). He also served as U.S. Special Envoy for Northern Ireland (1995-2001), and U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace (2009-2011).
Senator George Mitchell Oral History, 2007-04-24
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, George Mitchell talks about his time in the Senate with Bob Dole, the Gulf War, and the legacy of George H.W. Bush.
Vice President Walter Mondale
Mondale was a U.S. Senator from Minnesota (1964-1976), Vice President of the United States (1977-1981), and the 1984 Democratic nominee for President. He also served as U.S. Ambassador to Japan (1993-1996).
Vice President Walter Mondale Oral History, 2007-11-25
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Mondale talks about the breakdown in accountability under George W. Bush, Senator Dole's nutrition programs, supply-side economics, and the Panama Canal.
The Dole Institute Oral History Project was funded through generous support from the Andreas Family Foundation.