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Fred Dalton Thompson (born Freddie Dalton Thompson^[1]^[2] on August 19, 1942) is an American politician, lawyer, lobbyist and character actor. He represented Tennessee as a Republican in the U.S. Senate from 1994 through 2002. Frederick Clifton Thomson (February 26, 1890â€“December 25, 1928) was an American silent film cowboy. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Type Upper House President of the Senate Richard B. Cheney, R since January 20, 2001 President pro tempore Robert C. Byrd, D since January 4, 2007 Members 100 Political groups Democratic Party Republican Party Last elections November 7, 2006 Meeting place Senate Chamber United States Capitol Washington, DC United States... 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Thompson is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a Visiting Fellow with the American Enterprise Institute, specializing in national security and intelligence.^[3]^[4] He resides in McLean, Virginia, near Washington, D.C.^[5] The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an influential and independent, nonpartisan foreign policy membership organization founded in 1921 and based at 58 East 68th Street (corner Park Avenue) in New York City, with an additional office in Washington, D.C. Through its membership, meetings, and studies, it has been... The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research (AEI) is a conservative think tank, founded in 1943, whose stated mission is to defend the principles and improve the institutions of American freedom and democratic capitalism â€” limited government, private enterprise, individual liberty and responsibility, vigilant and effective defense and foreign policies... Security measures taken to protect the Houses of Parliament in London, England. ... Intelligence (abbreviated or ) is the process and the result of gathering information and analyzing it to answer questions or obtain advance warnings needed to plan for the future. ... Boundaries of the McLean CDP as of 2003. ... For other uses, see Washington, D.C. (disambiguation). ...

As an actor, Thompson has performed in film and on television. He has frequently portrayed governmental figures.^[6] In the final months of his U.S. Senate term in 2002, Thompson joined the cast of the long-running NBC television series Law & Order, playing New York City District Attorney Arthur Branch. A government is an organization that has the power to make and enforce laws for a certain territory. ... The National Broadcasting Company or NBC is an American television broadcasting company based in New York Citys Rockefeller Center. ... A television program is the content of television broadcasting. ... This article is about the original television series. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... A district attorney is, in some U.S. jurisdictions, the title of the local public official who represents the government in the prosecution of criminals. ... Arthur Branch is a fictional character on the long-running TV crime drama Law & Order, portrayed by former United States Senator Fred Dalton Thompson. ...

On May 30, 2007, Thompson asked to be released from his television duties,^[clarify] potentially in preparation for a presidential bid.^[7] Then, on June 1, 2007, he formed a presidential exploratory committee regarding his possible 2008 campaign for president. On September 5, 2007, Thompson announced on The Tonight Show: "I'm running for president of the United States,"^[8] and he steered viewers to his web site for a 15-minute video announcement of his candidacy.^[9] is the 150th day of the year (151st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... is the 152nd day of the year (153rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... A map of the United States showing the number of electoral votes allocated to each state. ... is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Early life and education

Thompson was born in Sheffield, Alabama to Ruth Inez (Bradley) and Fletcher Session Thompson.^[10]^[11] He attended public school in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, graduating from Lawrence County High School. After graduation, he worked days in the local post office and nights at a bicycle assembly plant.^[12] Sheffield is a city located in Colbert County, Alabama. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Lawrenceburg is a city in Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Nashville Largest city Memphis Largest metro area Nashville Metropolitan Area Area Ranked 36th - Total 42,169 sq mi (109,247 kmÂ²) - Width 120 miles (195 km) - Length 440 miles (710 km) - % water 2. ... Lawrence County High School is currently the only high school located in Lawrence County, Mississippi. ...

Thompson entered Florence State College, now the University of North Alabama, becoming the first member of his family to go to college.^[13] He subsequently transferred to Memphis State University, now the University of Memphis, where he earned a double-major in philosophy and political science in 1964, as well as scholarships to both Tulane and Vanderbilt law schools.^[12] He went on to earn his J.D. degree from Vanderbilt in 1967.^[13] The University of North Alabama (abbreviated UNA) is a coeducational university located in Florence, Alabama, and the states oldest public university. ... The University of Memphis is a public American research university located in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, and is the flagship public research university of the Tennessee Board of Regents system. ... A double degree, sometimes called a conjoint degree, joint, ordual degree, programme normally involves a student working for two university degrees in parallel. ... For other uses, see Philosophy (disambiguation). ... The Politics series Politics Portal This box: Political Science is the field concerning the theory and practice of politics and the description and analysis of political systems and political behaviour. ... Tulane University Law School, established in 1847, is the 12th oldest law school in the United States. ... The Vanderbilt University Law School (VULS) is the law school at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. ... â€œJ.D.â€ redirects here. ...

Attorney

Thompson was admitted to the State Bar of Tennessee in 1967. He worked as an assistant U.S. attorney from 1969 to 1972.^[14] In that position, he successfully prosecuted bank robbery and other cases.^[12] At that time, he shortened his first name from Freddie to Fred.^[15] A bar association is a body of lawyers who, in some jurisdictions, are responsible for the regulation of the legal profession. ... United States Attorneys (also known as federal prosecutors) represent the U.S. federal government in United States district court and United States court of appeals. ...

In 1972, he was the campaign manager for Republican U.S. Senator Howard Baker's successful re-election campaign, which led to a close friendship with Baker. He later served as co-chief counsel to the Senate Watergate Committee in its investigation of the Watergate scandal, (1973–1974), and afterwards wrote a book about it.^[16] Howard Henry Baker, Jr. ... The Senate Watergate Committee was a special committee convened by the United States Senate to investigate the Watergate scandal after it was learned that the Watergate burglars had been directed to break into and wiretap the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee by CREEP, President Richard Nixons re-election... â€œWatergateâ€ redirects here. ...

Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Thompson worked primarily as an attorney, with law offices in Nashville and Washington, DC. Among the cases Thompson handled in his private law practice were personal injury claims and the defense of individuals accused of white collar crimes.^[17] While in private practice, he also accepted appointments as Special Counsel to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (1980–1981), Special Counsel to the Senate Intelligence Committee (1982), and Member of the Appellate Court Nominating Commission for the State of Tennessee (1985–1987).^[12]^[13] For other cities named Nashville, see Nashville (disambiguation). ... A personal injury occurs when a person has suffered some form of injury, either physical or psychological, as the result of an accident. ... White-collar crimes (a term coined by Edwin Sutherland in 1939) or Business crimes are those crimes specifically performed by white collar employees. ... The White House Counsel is a staff appointee of the President of the United States. ... U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations is a standing committee of the United States Senate. ... The United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence is a select committee of the United States Senate dedicated to overseeing the American Intelligence Community—the agencies and bureaus of the U.S. federal government who provide information and analysis for leaders of the executive and legislative branches. ...

His clients included foreign corporations, such as a German mining group and Japan's Toyota Motors Corporation.^[18] Thompson has served on various corporate boards. For example, in the 1990s, he did legal work for the engineering firm Stone & Webster, while also serving on its board of directors.^[19] This article is about the automaker. ... Stone & Webster was founded as an electrical testing lab and consulting firm by electrical engineers Charles Stone and Edwin Webster in 1889. ... In relation to a company, a director is an officer (that is, someone who works for the company) charged with the conduct and management of its affairs. ...

Role in Watergate hearings

Thompson was appointed minority counsel for the hearings surrounding the Watergate scandal.^[20] He was responsible for Baker's asking one of the questions that is said to have led directly to the downfall of President Richard Nixon: "What did the President know, and when did he know it?"^[21] Thompson himself asked former White House aide Alexander Butterfield at a public committee hearing about listening devices in the White House, although the committee already knew the answer to that question (Butterfield had been interviewed earlier by Senate investigators in closed session).^[20]^[18] â€œWatergateâ€ redirects here. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Howard Henry Baker, Jr. ... Samuel James Ervin Jr. ... â€œWatergateâ€ redirects here. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas US Government Portal For other uses, see President of the United States (disambiguation). ... Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 â€“ April 22, 1994) was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. ... Alexander Porter Butterfield (born April 6, 1926) was the deputy assistant to Richard Nixon from 1969 until 1973. ...

Nixon was reportedly angry that Thompson had been selected as minority counsel to the Senate Watergate committee; Nixon believed the young Thompson was not skilled enough to interrogate unfriendly witnesses and would be outfoxed by committee Democrats.^[22] According to historian Stanley Kutler, Thompson and Baker "carried water for the White House, but I have to give them credit — they were watching out for their interests, too... They weren't going to mindlessly go down the tubes" for Nixon.^[22] Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas Politics Portal Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic...

In his Watergate memoir, Thompson acknowledged that he provided information to Nixon's lawyer even though he had no authority to act for the committee. Thompson "believed it would be in everyone's interest if the White House realized, before making any public statements, the probable position of both the majority and the minority of the Watergate committee" regarding the Watergate tapes.^[22] In response to renewed interest in this matter, Thompson says, "I'm glad all of this has finally caused someone to read my Watergate book, even though it's taken them over 30 years."^[23] The Watergate tapes, also known as the Nixon tapes, are a collection of conversations between President Nixon and various White House staff members, recorded on the White House taping system and White House dictabelts. ...

Corruption case against Tennessee governor

In 1977, Thompson represented Marie Ragghianti, a former Tennessee Parole Board chair, who had been fired for refusing to release felons after they had bribed aides to Democratic Governor Ray Blanton in order to obtain clemency.^[24] With Thompson's assistance, Ragghianti filed a wrongful termination suit against Blanton's office. During the trial, Thompson helped to expose the cash-for-clemency scheme that eventually led to Blanton's removal from the Governor's office.^[18] In July 1978, a jury awarded Ragghianti $38,000 in back pay and ordered her reinstatement.^[24] A Parole Board is a panel of people who decide whether a criminal should be allowed to be released from prison following him or her serving the minimum term of their sentence. ... Bribery is a crime implying a sum or gift given alters the behaviour of the person in ways not consistent with the duties of that person. ... Ray Blanton Leonard Ray Blanton (April 10, 1930â€“November 22, 1996) was the 44th governor of Tennessee from 1975 to 1979. ... A pardon is the forgiveness of a crime and the penalty associated with it. ...

Ragghianti's case would garner national attention and became the subject of a book, Marie, written by Peter Maas published in 1983. The film rights for the book were purchased by director Roger Donaldson, who, after travelling to Nashville to speak with the people involved with the original case, asked Thompson if he wanted to play himself in the movie; Thompson agreed. The resulting film, Marie, was Thompson's first acting role and was released in 1985. Peter Maas (1929 June 27â€“2001 August 23) is a well-known journalist and biographer of the story of Frank Serpico, an NYPD officer living in a time of great police corruption. ... Roger Donaldson (born November 15, 1945) is an Australian-born New Zealand film producer, director and writer who has made numerous successful movies. ... Marie (a. ... // Back to the Future, starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson Rambo: First Blood Part II, starring Sylvester Stallone Rocky IV, starring Sylvester Stallone The Color Purple, starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Avery, Rae Dawn Chong, Adolph Caesar Out of Africa, starring Meryl Streep and...

Lobbyist

Thompson has been a lobbyist intermittently since 1975, and has earned about $1 million from his lobbying efforts during that time. He said that criticism about his lobbying activities likely would intensify as he got closer to announcing his candidacy, but that he expected that such criticism would likely produce “the same results” as it did during his 1994 and 1996 Senate races.^[25] Except for the year 1981, his lobbying never amounted to more than a third of his income.^[26] According to the Commercial Appeal newspaper: This article is about the political effort. ... The Commercial Appeal is the predominant daily newspaper of Memphis, Tennessee. ...

For example, in 1982, on behalf of the Tennessee Savings and Loan League, Thompson lobbied Congress to pass the Garn - St Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982 which deregulated the Savings and Loan (S&L) industry.^[18] This Act was supported by President Ronald Reagan and a large congressional majority, but it turned out to be one of many contributing factors that led to the savings and loan crisis of the late 1980s.^[27] Thompson received $1600 for communicating with some congressional staffers on this issue.^[26] The Garn-St Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982 was a law passed by the U.S. Congress in 1982 that deregulated the Savings and Loan industry. ... Deregulation is the process by which governments remove, reduce, or simplify restrictions on business and individuals in order to (in theory) encourage the efficient operation of markets. ... A savings and loan association is a financial institution which specializes in accepting savings deposits and making mortgage loans. ... Ronald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911 â€“ June 5, 2004) was the 40th President of the United States (1981 â€“ 1989) and the 33rd Governor of California (1967 â€“ 1975). ... The Savings and Loan crisis of the 1980s was a wave of savings and loan association failures in the United States in which over 1,000 savings and loan institutions failed in the largest and costliest venture in public misfeasance, malfeasance and larceny of all time. ...

Thompson also did some lobbying for free. For example, when Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide was overthrown in 1991, Thompson made a telephone call to John H. Sununu, then White House Chief of Staff, in order to advocate restoration of Aristide's government.^[28] In 1994, Aristide was restored to power by U.S. troops under President Bill Clinton.^[25] Jean-Bertrand Aristide (born July 15, 1953) is a Haitian politician and former Roman Catholic priest who was President of Haiti in 1991, again from 1994 to 1996, and then from 2001 to 2004. ... Governor John H. Sununu John Henry Sununu, PhD (born July 2, 1939) is a former Governor of New Hampshire (1983-89) and former White House Chief of Staff under President George H. W. Bush. ... Joshua B. Bolten, the current White House Chief of Staff. ... William Jefferson Bill Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III[1] on August 19, 1946) was the 42nd President of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001. ...

Billing records show that Thompson, who describes his position as pro-life, was paid for about 20 hours of work in 1991 and 1992 on behalf of a family planning group trying to ease a departmental regulation on abortion counseling in federally-funded clinics.^[29] President George H.W. Bush eased the departmental regulation when he sent a memo to Health and Human Services Secretary Louis Sullivan stating that the regulation should allow referrals of women to facilities that perform abortion, but not to facilities whose principal business is providing abortions.^[30] With this easing of the regulation, Congress failed by 12 votes to override a veto by President George H.W. Bush of legislation that would have completely overturned the regulation.^[31] Fred Thompson describes himself as a conservative. ... This article is about the social movement. ... Oral contraceptives. ... Order: 41st President Vice President: Dan Quayle Term of office: January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993 Preceded by: Ronald Reagan Succeeded by: Bill Clinton Date of birth: June 12, 1924 Place of birth: Milton, Massachusetts First Lady: Barbara Pierce Bush Political party: Republican George Herbert Walker Bush, KBE (born... The United States Department of Health and Human Services, often abbreviated HHS, is a Cabinet department of the United States government with the goal of protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services. ... Louis Henri Sullivan (September 3, 1856 â€“ April 14, 1924) was an American architect, called the father of modernism. He is considered by many as the creator of the modern skyscraper, was an influential architect and critic of the Chicago School, and was a mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright. ... Order: 41st President Vice President: Dan Quayle Term of office: January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993 Preceded by: Ronald Reagan Succeeded by: Bill Clinton Date of birth: June 12, 1924 Place of birth: Milton, Massachusetts First Lady: Barbara Pierce Bush Political party: Republican George Herbert Walker Bush, KBE (born...

After leaving the Senate in 2003, Thompson's only lobbying work was for the London-based reinsurance company Equitas Ltd. He was paid $760,000 between 2004 and 2006 in order to help prevent passage of legislation that Equitas said unfairly singled them out for unfavorable treatment regarding asbestos claims.^[19] Thompson spokesman Mark Corrallo said that Thompson was proud to have been a lobbyist and believed in Equitas' cause.^[32] This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Reinsurance is a means by which an insurance company can protect itself against the risk of losses with other insurance companies. ... Equitas is the general label given to a group of companies linked to Lloyds of London. ... This article concerns asbestos-related legal and regulatory issues. ...

Character actor

After casting Thompson in his first acting role in Marie, Roger Donaldson then cast Thompson in the part of CIA Director in the 1987 film No Way Out.^[33] Thompson would go on to appear in many films and television shows. A 1994 New York Times profile wrote that "When Hollywood directors need someone who can personify governmental power, they often turn to [Thompson]."^[6] He has portrayed a fictional president of the United States in Last Best Chance as well as two historical presidents: Ulysses S. Grant in Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (2007) and the voice of Andrew Jackson in Rachel and Andrew Jackson: A Love Story (both produced for TV).^[34] CIA, see CIA (disambiguation). ... // May 9 - Actor Tom Cruise marries actress Mimi Rogers. ... No Way Out is a 1987 government thriller about a U.S. Naval Officer wrongly accused of murder. ... The New York Times is an internationally known daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed in the United States and many other nations worldwide. ... ... Last Best Chance is a docu-drama starring Fred Thompson, who plays the president of the United States. ... Ulysses S. Grant,[2] born Hiram Ulysses Grant (April 27, 1822 â€“ July 23, 1885), was an American general and the eighteenth President of the United States (1869â€“1877). ... Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee is a 2007 television film adapted from the book of the same name by Dee Brown. ... For other uses, see Andrew Jackson (disambiguation). ...

In the final months of his U.S. Senate term in 2002, Thompson joined the cast of the long-running NBC television series Law & Order, playing District Attorney Arthur Branch. Thompson began filming during the August 2002 Senate recess.^[12] Type Upper House President of the Senate Richard B. Cheney, R since January 20, 2001 President pro tempore Robert C. Byrd, D since January 4, 2007 Members 100 Political groups Democratic Party Republican Party Last elections November 7, 2006 Meeting place Senate Chamber United States Capitol Washington, DC United States... The National Broadcasting Company or NBC is an American television broadcasting company based in New York Citys Rockefeller Center. ... A television program is the content of television broadcasting. ... This article is about the original television series. ... Arthur Branch is a fictional character on the long-running TV crime drama Law & Order, portrayed by former United States Senator Fred Dalton Thompson. ...

He has also made occasional appearances in the same role on other TV shows, such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and the pilot episode of Conviction. On May 30, 2007, he asked to be released from the role, potentially in preparation for a presidential bid.^[7] Due to concerns about the equal-time rule, scenes with Branch will be excised from reruns shown on NBC, but TNT episodes will be unaffected.^[35] Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 5 DVD Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (also known as Law & Order: SVU) is the first of three spin-offs of Law & Order (the other two being Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Law & Order: Trial by Jury; all series are presented on the NBC... Law & Order: Criminal Intent is a United States crime drama television series that began in 2001. ... A television pilot is the first episode of an intended television series. ... is the 150th day of the year (151st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... The equal-time rule specifies that U.S radio and television broadcast stations must provide an equivalent opportunity to any opposing political candidates who might request it. ... This article is about the television network. ... Turner Network Television, usually referred to as TNT, is an American cable TV network created by media mogul Ted Turner and currently owned by the Turner Broadcasting System division of Time Warner. ...

Senate (1994–2003)

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Two campaigns for U.S. Senate

In 1994, Thompson was elected to finish the remaining two years of Al Gore's unexpired U.S. Senate term. Gore had been elected Vice President of the United States in 1992, and resigned his Senate seat leaving Harlan Mathews as "caretaker" of the seat. During the 1994 campaign, Thompson's opponent was longtime Nashville Congressman Jim Cooper. Thompson campaigned in a red pickup truck, and Cooper charged that Thompson "is a lobbyist and actor who talks about lower taxes, talks about change, while he drives a rented stage prop."^[36] In a good year for Republican candidates,^[37] Thompson defeated Cooper in a landslide upset victory, overcoming Cooper's early 20 percent margin in the polls to defeat Cooper by an even greater margin.^[38] On the same night Thompson was elected to fill Gore's unexpired term, political newcomer Bill Frist, a Nashville heart surgeon, defeated three-term incumbent Democrat Jim Sasser, the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, for Tennessee's other U.S. Senate seat, which was up for a full six-year term. The twin victories by Thompson and Frist gave Republicans control of both of Tennessee's Senate seats for the first time since Sasser ousted incumbent Bill Brock in 1976. This article is about the former Vice President of the United States. ... Type Upper House President of the Senate Richard B. Cheney, R since January 20, 2001 President pro tempore Robert C. Byrd, D since January 4, 2007 Members 100 Political groups Democratic Party Republican Party Last elections November 7, 2006 Meeting place Senate Chamber United States Capitol Washington, DC United States... The Vice President of the United States (sometimes referred to as VPOTUS)[1] is the first in the presidential line of succession, becoming the new President of the United States upon the death, resignation, or removal of the President. ... Presidential electoral votes by state. ... Harlan Mathews (born January 17, 1927) was a Democratic United States Senator from Tennessee from 1993 to 1994. ... James Hayes Shofner Jim Cooper (born July 19, 1954) is a politician from the U.S. state of Tennessee, currently a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing the states fifth congressional district, based in Nashville. ... William Harrison Bill Frist, Sr. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The United States Senate Committee on Budget was established by the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. ... Peters Grandpa III (born November 23, 1930) was a Republican United States U.S. senator from Tennessee from 1971 to 1977. ...

In 1996, Thompson was re-elected (for the term ending January 3, 2003) with 61 percent of the vote, defeating Democratic attorney Houston Gordon of Covington, Tennessee, even as Bill Clinton narrowly carried the state by less than three percentage points on his way to re-election.^[39] The GOP continues to hold the seat, as it was won by former Tennessee Governor and Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander in 2002. is the 3rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Covington is a city in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States. ... ... Andrew Lamar Alexander (born July 3, 1940) is the senior United States Senator from Tennessee and a member of the Republican Party. ... Republican hold Republican pickup Democratic hold Democratic pickup The U.S. Senate election, 2002 was a fiercely-contested race that resulted in a victory for the Republican Party, which gained two seats and thus a narrow majority from the Democratic Party in the United States Senate. ...

Senate career

While in the Senate, Thompson served as the chairman of the Committee on Governmental Affairs from 1997 to 2001. The committee investigated alleged Chinese attempts to influence American politics prior to the 1996 elections. However, Thompson was "largely stymied" during those investigations, with witnesses declining to testify, claiming the right not to incriminate themselves, or simply leaving the United States' jurisdiction.^[40] Thompson's final report on the matter also pointed to another problem: "Our work was affected tremendously by the fact that Congress is a much more partisan institution than it used to be."^[41] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The United States Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs has jurisdiction over matters related to the functioning of the government itself, including the National Archives, budget and accounting measures other than appropriations, the Census, the federal civil service, the affairs of the District of Columbia, and the United States Postal Service. ... President Clinton with convicted fund-raiser Charlie Trie The 1996 United States campaign finance controversy was an alleged effort by the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) to influence domestic American politics prior to and during the Clinton administration and also involved the fund-raising practices of the administration itself. ...

When control of the Senate passed from Republicans to Democrats in 2001, Thompson became the ranking minority member of the Committee on Governmental Affairs.^[42] Among his other assignments during his years in the Senate were the Finance Committee (dealing with health care, trade, Social Security, and taxation), the Intelligence Committee, and the National Security Working Group.^[43] A physician visiting the sick in a hospital. ... It has been suggested that Commerce be merged into this article or section. ... Social security primarily refers to social welfare service concerned with social protection, or protection against socially recognized conditions, including poverty, old age, disability, unemployment and others. ...

Thompson's work as a senator included investigation of the Umm Hajul controversy involving the death of Tennessean Lance Fielder during the Gulf War, support for campaign finance reform, opposing proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and promoting government efficiency and accountability.^[12] One of his more unusual acting roles was serving as a Clinton stand-in, to help prepare Bob Dole for presidential debates in 1996.^[12] The Umm Hajul Controversy was one of many cases of fratricide committed during the Persian Gulf War. ... For other uses, see Iraq war (disambiguation). ... Political campaign Part of the Politics series Politics Portal This box: Campaign finance reform is the common term for the political effort in the United States to change the involvement of money in politics, primarily in political campaigns. ... The word proliferation can refer to: Nuclear proliferation Chemical weapon proliferation the spread in use of other weapons systems Cell proliferation According to Gloria Anzaldúa (1990), the difference between appropriation and proliferation is that the first steals and harms; the second helps heal breaches of knowledge. ... For the Xzibit album, see Weapons of Mass Destruction (album). ... Â§ Robert Joseph Dole (born July 22, 1923) was a United States Senator from Kansas from 1969-1996, serving part of that time as United States Senate Majority Leader. ...

Thompson has an 86.1 percent lifetime (1995–2002) American Conservative Union vote rating, compared to 89.3 for Bill Frist and 82.3 for John McCain.^[44]^[45] Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) characterized her colleague this way: "I believe that Fred is a fearless senator. By that I mean he was never afraid to cast a vote or take a stand, regardless of the political consequences."^[46] Thompson was "on the short end of a couple of 99-1 votes,"^[47] voting against those who wanted to federalize matters that he believed were properly left to state and local officials. Image File history File links Girl_scouts. ... Image File history File links Girl_scouts. ... The Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) is a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad. ... The American Conservative Union (ACU) is a large conservative political lobbying group in the United States. ... William Harrison Bill Frist, Sr. ... â€œMcCainâ€ redirects here. ... Susan Margaret Collins (born December 7, 1952, in Caribou, Maine) is an American politician, the junior U.S. Senator from Maine and a Republican. ... Official language(s) None (English and French de facto) Capital Augusta Largest city Portland Area Ranked 39th - Total 33,414 sq mi (86,542 kmÂ²) - Width 210 miles (338 km) - Length 320 miles (515 km) - % water 13. ... For theological federalism, see Covenant Theology. ...

On February 12, 1999, the Senate voted on the Clinton impeachment. The perjury charge was defeated with 45 votes for conviction, and 55 including Thompson against. The obstruction of justice charge was defeated with 50 including Thompson for conviction, and 50 against. Conviction on impeachment charges requires the affirmative votes of 67 senators. is the 43rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... While working as an intern at the White House, Monica Lewinsky had a short-term sexual relationship with President Bill Clinton. ... Modern Obstruction of Justice, in a common law state, refers to the crime of offering interference of any sort to the work of police, investigators, regulatory agencies, prosecutors, or other (usually government) officials. ... Depiction of the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson, then President of the United States, in 1868. ...

With Thompson's decision to campaign for the 2008 Republican Presidential nomination, his Senate record has received some criticism from people who say he was "lazy" compared to other Senators.^[48] Critics point to the fact that few of his proposals became law, and to a 1998 quote: "I don't like spending 14- and 16-hour days voting on 'sense of the Senate' resolutions on irrelevant matters. There are some important things we really need to get on with—and on a daily basis, it's very frustrating." Defenders say he spent more time in preparation than other Senators. Paul Noe, a former staffer, told the New York Times, "On the lazy charge, I have to chuckle because I was there sometimes until 1 in the morning working with the man."^[49]

In the 2000 Republican presidential primaries, Thompson initially backed former Tennessee Gov. Lamar Alexander, who eventually succeeded Thompson in the Senate, two years later. When Alexander dropped out of the presidential race, Thompson endorsed Senator John McCain's bid and became his national co-chairman.^[50] Both McCain and Thompson were contenders to be George W. Bush's running mate in 2000.^[51]^[52] Andrew Lamar Alexander (born July 3, 1940) is the senior United States Senator from Tennessee and a member of the Republican Party. ... â€œMcCainâ€ redirects here. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States, inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ...

Post-Senate activities

Thompson was not a candidate for re-election in 2002. He had publicly stated his unwillingness to have the Senate become a long-term career. Although he announced in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks his intention to seek re-election ("Now is not the time for me to leave," said Thompson at the time), upon further reflection he decided against it.^[33] The decision seems to have been prompted in large part by the death of his daughter.^[40]^[53] A sequential look at United Flight 175 crashing into the south tower of the World Trade Center The September 11, 2001 attacks (often referred to as 9/11â€”pronounced nine eleven or nine one one) consisted of a series of coordinated terrorist[1] suicide attacks upon the United States, predominantly...

Political work

In March 2003, Thompson was featured in a commercial by the conservative non-profit group Citizens United that advocated the invasion of Iraq, stating: "When people ask what has Saddam done to us, I ask, what had the 9/11 hijackers done to us -- before 9/11."^[54] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Dallas redirects here. ... Citizens United is a conservative non-profit organization headed by David Bossie. ... For other uses of the term, see Iraq war (disambiguation) The 2003 invasion of Iraq (also called the 2nd or 3rd Persian Gulf War) began on March 20, 2003, when forces belonging primarily to the United States and the United Kingdom invaded Iraq without the explicit backing of the United... Saddam Hussein Abd al-Majid al-Tikriti (28 April 1937 â€“ 30 December 2006) was the fifth President of Iraq and Chairman of the Iraqi Revolutionary Command Council from 1979 until his overthrow by US forces in 2003. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ...

Thompson did voice-over work at the 2004 Republican National Convention.^[55] While narrating a video for that convention, Thompson observed: "History throws you what it throws you, and you never know what’s coming."^[56] 2004 Republican National Convention Logo President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney accepted their partys nomination to run for second terms. ...

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Until July 2007, Thompson was Chair of the International Security Advisory Board, a bipartisan advisory panel that reports to the Secretary of State and focuses on emerging strategic threats.^[58] In that capacity, he advised the State Department about all aspects of arms control, disarmament, international security, and related aspects of public diplomacy.^[59] In several countries, Secretary of State is a senior government position. ... The United States Department of State, often referred to as the State Department, is the Cabinet-level foreign affairs agency of the United States government, equivalent to foreign ministries in other countries. ... Arms control is an umbrella term for restrictions upon the development, production, stockpiling, proliferation, and usage of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction. ... This article is about negotiations. ...

Legal defense for Lewis Libby

In 2006, he served on the advisory board of the legal defense fund for I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, Jr, who was indicted and later convicted of lying to federal investigators during their investigation of the Plame affair.^[60]^[61] Thompson, who had never met Libby before volunteering for the advisory board, said he was convinced Libby was innocent.^[33] The Scooter Libby Legal Defense Fund Trust set out to raise more than $5 million to help finance the legal defense of Vice President Dick Cheney's former chief of staff.^[62] Thompson hosted a fundraiser for the Libby defense fund at his home in McLean, Virginia.^[63] After Bush commuted Libby's sentence,^[64] Thompson released a statement: "I am very happy for Scooter Libby. I know that this is a great relief to him, his wife and children. This will allow a good American, who has done a lot for his country, to resume his life."^[65] I. Lewis Scooter Libby Irve Lewis Scooter Libby, Jr. ... I. Lewis Scooter Libby Irve Lewis Scooter Libby, Jr. ... In the common law legal system, an indictment (IPA: ) is a formal charge of having committed a most serious criminal offense. ... The Plame affair (also known as the CIA leak scandal or the CIA leak case) is a political controversy in the United States, involving high-level officials of the George W. Bush administration and members of the media, and resulting in a federal grand jury investigation, a criminal trial, and... Richard Bruce Dick Cheney (born January 30, 1941), is the 46th and current Vice President of the United States, serving under President George W. Bush. ...

Radio analyst

In 2006, he signed on with ABC News Radio to serve as senior analyst and vacation replacement for Paul Harvey.^[66] He used that platform to spell out his positions on a number of political issues. A July 3, 2007 update to Thompson's ABC News Radio home page referred to him as a "former ABC News Radio contributor," indicating that Thompson has been released from his contract with the broadcaster.^[67] ABC News is a division of the American Broadcasting Company television and radio networks (ABC). ... For the Stuckist artist, see Paul Harvey (artist). ... is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ...

Controversy

Fred Thompson has seen some controversy, most notably allegations about pro-choice lobbying, allegations about using his political action committee to benefit his son, and allegations about his role during Watergate. This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ...

Political positions

Thompson has said that federalism is his "lodestar," providing "a basis for a proper analysis of most issues: 'Is this something government should be doing? If so, at what level of government?'"^[47] Fred Thompson describes himself as a conservative. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ... The Iowa State Fair is an annual state fair held in Des Moines, Iowa. ... is the 229th day of the year (230th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... A lodestar is a star that is used to find direction, particularly with reference to a pole star. ...

He says that Roe v. Wade was a wrong decision that ought to be overturned and that he is pro-life,^[68] but that states should not criminalize young women for early term abortions.^[69]^[70] He would not support a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, but would support an amendment preserving each state's right to decide the matter for itself.^[71] Holding Texas law making it a crime to assist a woman to get an abortion violated her due process rights. ... An amendment is a change to the constitution of a nation or a state. ... Same-sex marriage is marriage between individuals who are of the same legal or biological sex. ...

Thompson has voiced skepticism that humanity is to blame for global warming.^[72] He says citizens are entitled to keep and bear arms if they do not have criminal records.^[73] Thompson's support of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance legislation brought criticism from groups such as Gun Owners of America (GOA), who said that the legislation limited their ability to inform the public about the gun rights voting records of incumbent politicians.^[74] Thompson now says that the limitation on political speech within 30 or 60 days of an election was wrong and should be repealed.^[75] Thompson says U.S. borders need to be secured before considering comprehensive immigration reform,^[76] and federal law must be enforced in sanctuary cities which currently ban cooperation between local officials and federal immigration officials.^[77] Humanity refers to the human race or mankind as a whole, to that which is characteristically human, or to that which distinguishes human beings from other animals or from other animal species primal nature. ... Global warming refers to the increase in the average temperature of the Earths near-surface air and oceans in recent decades and its projected continuation. ... The Bill of Rights in the National Archives Amendment II (the Second Amendment) of the United States Constitution, which is part of the Bill of Rights, declares a well regulated militia as being necessary to the security of a free State, and prohibits Congress or any other government agency from... The Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA) is U.S. Congressional legislation which regulates the financing of political campaigns. ... Gun Owners of America is the second largest gun rights organization in America. ...

Thompson supported the U.S. 2003 invasion of Iraq and is opposed to withdrawing troops from Iraq,^[78] but believes that "mistakes have been made" since the invasion.^[79] The subject of this article is the 2003 invasion of Iraq. ...

2008 presidential election campaign

On March 11, 2007, Thompson appeared on Fox News Sunday to discuss the possibility of a 2008 candidacy for president. Thompson's March 11 announcement spurred a flurry of activity. One group of supporters organized under the banner "FredHeadsUSA" with a plan to build a grassroots political movement to expand on Thompson's support on the Internet.^[80] Image File history File links Current_event_marker. ... This article is about the political process. ... Image File history File links Vote. ... Fred Thompson is an unannounced Republican Party primary candidate to represent his party in the 2008 United States presidential election. ... is the 70th day of the year (71st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... FOX News Sunday is public affairs magazine on Fox, airing on Sunday mornings. ...

On May 15, Thompson published a video in which he declined to debate Michael Moore about Cuba.^[81] On May 18, he continued his Internet campaign by posting a letter to Pajamas Media acknowledging his online supporters.^[82] Thompson formed an exploratory committee on June 1, 2007.^[83] Unlike most candidate exploratory groups, his organized as a 527 group.^[84] is the 135th day of the year (136th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Michael Francis Moore (born April 23, 1954) is an American political-activist, a film director, author, social commentator, and political humorist. ... Pajamas Media, briefly known as Open Source Media, is a startup company founded in 2004 by mystery writer and Huffington Post blogger Roger L. Simon and Charles Johnson of Little Green Footballs with the intention of. ... In the election politics of the United States, an exploratory committee is an organization established to help determine whether a potential candidate should run for an elected office. ... is the 152nd day of the year (153rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... A 527 group is a type of tax-exempt organization named after a section of the United States tax code, created primarily to influence the nomination, election, appointment or defeat of candidates for public office. ...

On June 12, 2007, Thompson appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He would not announce his candidacy, but referred to his presidential exploratory committee, which he stated had yielded positive prospects. Leno mentioned that Thompson was #2 in the polls, and asked him if he would at least state if he would like the job of President. Thompson responded that, while he did not crave the job itself, there were things he would like to do that he could only do by holding that office.^[85] is the 163rd day of the year (164th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... May 26, 2006 opening monologue of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is the full name of NBCs The Tonight Show hosted by Jay Leno, debuting on May 25, 1992. ... James Douglas Muir Jay Leno (born April 28, 1950) is an Emmy-winning American comedian who is best known as the current host of NBC televisions long-running variety and talk program The Tonight Show. ...

A New York Times article cited Thompson's aides as saying on July 18 that he planned to enter the race just after Labor Day (the first Monday in September), followed by a national announcement tour.^[86] On August 8, 2007, Bill Lacy was named manager of Thompson's "testing the waters committee". Lacy had worked in the campaigns of Presidents Reagan and Bush, as well as Senator Bob Dole, and had worked on Thompson's 1994 campaign.^[87] The New York Times is an internationally known daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed in the United States and many other nations worldwide. ... is the 199th day of the year (200th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Labour Day (or Labor Day) is an annual holiday that resulted from efforts of the labour union movement, to celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers. ... is the 220th day of the year (221st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... Bill Lacy, age 52, is a former political operative and business executive who is the current director of the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. ... Â§ Robert Joseph Dole (born July 22, 1923) was a United States Senator from Kansas from 1969-1996, serving part of that time as United States Senate Majority Leader. ...

On September 5, 2007, Thompson made his candidacy official, announcing on The Tonight Show: "I'm running for president of the United States."^[8] He steered viewers to his web site for a 15-minute video announcement of his candidacy.^[88] He also ran an ad on FOX News just before the Republican debate.^[89] The September 10, 2007 issue of Newsweek hit newsstands with a detailed cover story about him.^[90] is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Fox News Channels slogan is We Report, You Decide The Fox News Channel is a U.S. cable and satellite news channel. ... The 2008 Republican Presidential Debates are political debates before the 2008 Republican Primaries. ... is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... The Newsweek logo Newsweek is a weekly news magazine published in New York City and distributed throughout the United States and internationally. ... Cover story can refer to a story in a magazine whose subject matter is depicted on its cover a cover-up This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ...

As of September 15, 2007, state-by-state polls for the 2008 Republican nomination show that Thompson has strength in southern states such as Texas,^[91] North Carolina,^[92] South Carolina^[93] (which is a key early state), Georgia,^[94] Tennessee^[95] (which he served as U.S. Senator) and Alabama^[96] (his birthplace). Meanwhile, Rudy Giuliani polls ahead of all other candidates in a majority of states including the delegate-rich states of California,^[97] New York^[98] and Florida.^[99] Also, Mitt Romney shows strength in the key early states of Iowa,^[100] New Hampshire^[101] and Nevada,^[102] and is also polling well in Michigan^[103] (which may be a key early state), Utah^[104] and Idaho.^[105] is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st Century. ... This is a collection of scientific, state-wide public opinion polls that have been conducted relating to the Republican presidential primaries, 2008 by State. ... Rudolph William Louis Giuliani III, (born May 28, 1944) is an American lawyer, prosecutor, businessman, and Republican politician from the state of New York. ... Willard Mitt Romney (born March 12, 1947) was the 70th Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ...

Personal life

In September 1959, at the age of 17, Thompson married Sarah Elizabeth Lindsey.^[106] Their son, Freddie Dalton "Tony" Thompson Jr.^[2], was born in April 1960.^[107] Another son and a daughter were born soon thereafter. While Thompson was attending law school, both he and his wife worked to pay for his education and support their three children.^[18] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 Ã— 600 pixelsFull resolution (576 Ã— 768 pixel, file size: 67 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The content of this image was reviewed by Ferrylodge and afterwards uploaded by FlickrLickr. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 Ã— 600 pixelsFull resolution (576 Ã— 768 pixel, file size: 67 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) The content of this image was reviewed by Ferrylodge and afterwards uploaded by FlickrLickr. ... Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ... // A law school is an institution where future lawyers obtain legal degrees. ...

The couple divorced in 1985. They have two surviving children,^[108] as well as five grandchildren. Thompson's daughter Elizabeth "Betsy" Thompson Panici died from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs on January 30, 2002.^[40]^[53] Divorce or dissolution of marriage is the ending of a marriage before the death of either spouse. ... is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...

Prior to his second marriage, Thompson had been romantically linked to country singer Lorrie Morgan, Republican fundraiser Georgette Mosbacher and columnist Margaret Carlson.^[109] Thompson met Republican consultant Jeri Kehn in July 1996^[110] and the two married on June 29, 2002. They have two children.^[40] This article includes a list of works cited but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Loretta Lynn Lorrie Morgan (born on June 27, 1959 in Nashville, Tennessee) is an American country music singer. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Fundraising. ... Georgette Mosbacher (b. ... A columnist is a journalist who produces a specific form of writing for publication called a column. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and the Internet. ... She has appeared as a panelist on the CNN political programs Inside Politics and The Capital Gang, is on the staff at Time Magazine and writes a weekly column for the Los Angeles Times. ... Jeri Kehn Thompson (born January 1967) is married to potential 2008 U.S. presidential candidate Fred Thompson. ... is the 180th day of the year (181st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...

Thompson has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), a form of cancer. "I have had no illness from it, or even any symptoms. My life expectancy should not be affected. I am in remission, and it is very treatable with drugs if treatment is needed in the future — and with no debilitating side effects," Thompson said.^[111] Like many patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Thompson received treatment with Rituxan.^[112] Thompson's cancer, though currently incurable, is reportedly indolent, the lowest of three grades of NHL.^[111] The cancer is nodal marginal zone lymphoma, a rare form of NHL, that accounts for only one to three percent of all cases of NHL.^[113] Two other potential Republican presidential nominees have also had cancer: John McCain and Rudy Giuliani. Non-Hodgkins lymphoma is a type of cancer. ... Cancer is a class of diseases or disorders characterized by uncontrolled division of cells and the ability of these to spread, either by direct growth into adjacent tissue through invasion, or by implantation into distant sites by metastasis (where cancer cells are transported through the bloodstream or lymphatic system). ... Remission is the state of absence of disease activity in patients with known chronic illness. ... Rituximab, sold under the trade names RituxanÂ® and MabtheraÂ®, is a monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of B cell non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a kind of cancer. ... Indolence evolved from the Latin in-dolens, without griefs, implying not worried about problems. ... â€œMcCainâ€ redirects here. ... Rudolph William Louis Giuliani III, (born May 28, 1944) is an American lawyer, prosecutor, businessman, and Republican politician from the state of New York. ...

Thompson is a member of the Churches of Christ, a non-denominational group of Christian churches affiliated with the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement.^[114] According to Thompson, his values come from "sitting around the kitchen table" with his parents, and from the Church of Christ. While talking to reporters in South Carolina, Thompson said, "I attend church when I'm in Tennessee. I'm [living] in McLean right now. I don't attend regularly when I'm up there."^[115] He does not plan to speak about his religion during his campaign saying, "Me getting up and talking about what a wonderful person I am and that sort of thing, I'm not comfortable with that, and I don't think it does me any good."^[115] â€œChurch of Christâ€ redirects here. ... For other uses, see Christian (disambiguation). ... Barton W. Stone (December 24, 1772 - November 9, 1844) was a religious reformer of the early 19th century associated with the Restoration Movement. ... Alexander Campbell Alexander Campbell (September 12, 1788 â€“ March 4, 1866) was an early leader of a movement that began in 1800 with the goal of removing divisions between Christians, by returning believers in the New Testament to principles of Truth and Union. ... Topics in Christianity Movements Â· Denominations Ecumenism Â· Preaching Â· Prayer Music Â· Liturgy Â· Calendar Symbols Â· Art Â· Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul Â· Church Fathers Constantine Â· Athanasius Â· Augustine Anselm Â· Aquinas Â· Palamas Luther Calvin Â· Wesley Arius Â· Marcion of Sinope Pope Â· Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box: This article is about the Stone... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston(1670-1789) Columbia(1790-present) Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area Ranked 40th - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 kmÂ²) - Width 200 miles (320 km) - Length 260 miles (420 km) - % water 6 - Latitude 32Â° 2â€² N to 35Â° 13â€² N - Longitude...

Filmography

Movies

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TV series

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Electoral history

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^ ^a ^b Steve McGookin. "Thompson Finally Steps Onstage", Forbes, 2007-09-05. Brief excerpts from the Tonight Show appearance are available from NBC. The full Tonight Show transcript is here.
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^ Leibold, Arthur. "Some Hope for the Future After a Failed National Policy for Thrifts" in Barth, James et al. The Savings and Loan Crisis: Lessons from a Regulatory Failure, pages 58–59 (2004). Leibold cites Strunk and Case, Where Regulation Went Wrong: A Look at the Causes Behind Savings and Loan Failures in the 1980s, pages 14–16 (1988).
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^ "Fred Thompson chronology", The Tennessean, May 6, 2007.
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Elections for the United States House of Representatives will be held on November 4, 2008, with all of the 435 seats in the House being contested. ... Senate Seats up for election: Two Republican incumbents Republican incumbent Retiring Republican Democratic incumbent No election Elections for the United States Senate will be held on November 4, 2008, with 34 of the 100 seats in the Senate being contested. ... Seats up for election. ...

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