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Senator Don Nickles
Nickles served as U.S Senator from Oklahoma (1981-2005). He was Senate Minority/Majority Whip (1996-2003).
Senator Don Nickles Oral History, 2007-03-27
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Nickles talks about Senator Dole's Eastern Europe policies, the 1996 Presidential campaign, and tax reform.
Senator Sam Nunn
Nunn served as a U.S. Senator from Georgia (1972-1997). He has been nominated multiple times for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Senator Sam Nunn Oral History, 2008-12-16
In this 2008 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Nunn talks about the role of relationships in politics, the transformation of the Senate, and political theory.
Dave Owen
Owen served as Kansas Lieutenant Governor (1973-1974), state senator, Senator Bob Dole's close associate and campaign manager (1974). He was credited with turning Dole's 1974 Senate campaign around for a close win.
Dave Owen Oral History, 2007-04-20
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Owen talks about his family's move to Kansas, his beginnings in politics, and running Bob Dole's Vice Presidential campaign.
Senator Bob Packwood
Packwood served as U.S. Senator from Oregon (1969-1995).
Senator Bob Packwood Oral History, 2007-07-20
In this 2008 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Packwood talks about hierarchy and procedures in the Senate, working with Senator Dole, and campaign financing.
Mike Pettit
Pettit served as Administrative Assistant to Senator Dole (1981-1987). He also served as adviser to Senator Dole’s presidential campaigns (1988-1996).
Mike Pettit Oral History, 2008-02-20
In this 2008 oral history with Brien R. Williams, Mike Pettit talks about his time working for Bob Dole, including the Senator's work ethic and relationship with his staff.
Mike Pettit Oral History, 2008-04-01
In this 2008 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Pettit talks about Dole's campaign strategy, his foreign policy, and the leadership of Ronald Reagan.
Scott Reed
Reed managed Senator Dole’s 1996 presidential campaign.
Scott Reed Oral History, 2007-11-08
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Reed talks about Dole's time as Senate Majority Leader and the 1996 Dole/Kemp Presidential campaign.
Scott Richardson
Richardson was a staff member for Senator Dole for six years in the 1980s and he primarily served as a press aide.
Scott Richardson Oral History, 2008-04-17
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Scott Richardson talks about Bob Dole's personality, Reagan's Tax Policy, and the effects of the media on politics.
Walt Riker
Riker served as Senator Dole’s Press Secretary (1981-1993). He worked at the McDonald's Corporation, eventually becoming Vice-President of Corporate Media Relations (1993-2010).
Walt Riker Oral History, 2008-03-12
In this 2008 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Riker talks about his relationship with Bob Dole and the Senator's work ethic, humor, and legacy.
Senator Pat Roberts
Roberts has served as Senator from Kansas since 1997. He has served as member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas (1981-1997), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture (1995-1997), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (2003-2007), and other governmental roles.
Senator Pat Roberts Oral History, 2007-05-11
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Roberts discusses many important aspects of Dole's political career, partisanship in contemporary politics, the relationship between the House and the Senate, and other topics.
Dave Rogers
Rogers was a Congressional correspondent for the Boston Globe and the Wall Street Journal.
Dave Rogers Oral History, 2008-04-05
In this 2008 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Rogers talks about his investigative reporting, the media coverage of John F. Kennedy, the course of the Republican party, and deficit negotiations.
Representative Dan Rostenkowski
Rostenkowski was a Representative from Illinois (1959-1995) and served as the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee (1981-1994).
Representative Dan Rostenkowski Oral History, 2008-04-01
In this 2008 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Rostenkowski talks about his relationship with Bob Dole, the importance of election demographics, and the stigma surrounding the legislative process.
Dr. Bill Roy
Dr. Roy was a Representative from Kansas (1971-1975). He challenged Senator Dole for his seat in 1974 but lost narrowly.
Dr. Bill Roy Oral History, 2007-04-08
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Roy talks about his experience on the campaign trail, interactions with Bob Dole, and healthcare reform.
Senator Warren Rudman
Rudman served as a U.S. Senator (1980-1993). He was a close friend of Dole's and served as advisor on his 1996 Presidential campaign.
Senator Warren Rudman Oral History, 2007-12-12
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Rudman talks about Bob Dole's personality, leadership style, and legacy.
Katharine Seelye
Seelye has covered a number of campaigns for The New York Times including Bill Clinton, Al Gore, and Bob Dole in 1996.
Katharine Seelye Oral History, 2007-12-02
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Seelye talks about the 1996 Presidential campaign, Senator Dole's unscripted speaking style and his attitude toward the media.
Senator Alan Simpson
Simpson served as a U.S. Senator from Wyoming (1979-1997). He also served as Majority/Minority Whip (1985-1995). He served as Chairperson of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform with Senator Erskine Bowles.
Senator Alan Simpson Oral History, 2007-10-09
In this 2007 oral history interview with Richard Norton Smith, Simpson talks about his interactions with Bob Dole, the influence of the Religious Right, and changes in citizens' trust in the Senate.
Representative Jim Slattery
Slattery was a U.S. Representative from Kansas (1983-1995) and a close friend of Dole's.
Representative Jim Slattery Oral History, 2007-04-26
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Slattery talks about the beginning of his political career, the first Clinton Administration, the 1974 Kansas Senate race, and the Iran Contra affair.
Dr. Richard Norton Smith
Smith was a former speechwriter for Senator Dole. He is also a historian who has written many books on U.S. presidents. He has worked on updating many presidential libraries including the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Dwight. D. Eisenhower Center, and Gerald R. Ford Museum. He served as Director of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum. He also served as Director of the Dole Institute of Politics from 2001-2003.
Dr. Richard Norton Smith Oral History, 2008-06-04
In this 2008 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Smith talks about his time writing speeches for Bob Dole, mistakes made on the campaign trail, and the 1996 Presidential campaign.
Bill Taggart
Taggart was an advisor to Bob Dole in his U.S. House, Senate, Vice Presidential, and Presidential campaigns. In 1969, he became Senator Dole’s agriculture legislative assistant.
Bill Taggart Oral History, 2007-07-18
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Taggart talks about his upbringing, his time on Dole's personal staff and agricultural issues.
Kerry Tymchuk
Tymchuk was a speechwriter for Senator Dole and for his 1996 presidential campaign, as well as for Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Dole. He has been the Executive Director of the Oregon Historical Society since 2011.
Kerry Tymchuk Oral History, 2008-02-05
In this 2008 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Tymchuk talks about his time working with Bob Dole and the importance of humility and truthfulness in politics.
Kim Wells
Wells served as Kansas Republican State Party Central Committee Chair (1991-1995). He also served as an aide to Senator Dole in the 1970s and as an informal advisor on several of Dole's campaigns.
Kim Wells Oral History, 2007-04-18
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Wells talks about his time working as a legislative assistant for Bob Dole, including Dole's campaign style, farm policy, and nutrition programs.
Governor Pete Wilson
Wilson served as Mayor of San Diego (1971-1983), U.S. Senator from California (1983-1991), and Governor of California (1991-1999).
Governor Pete Wilson Oral History, 2007-10-26
In this 2007 oral history interview with Brien R. Williams, Wilson talks about working with Senator Dole, and remarks on former Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush.
The Dole Institute Oral History Project was funded through generous support from the Andreas Family Foundation.