Jim Leach

The hallmark of our times is change and acceleration, but we have to provide the history.

I am appalled by the notion of cultural wars.

Iraqis have held elections and have recently put together their government, all encouraging developments.

The arts and humanities are vastly more important in troubled times.

Drawing on President Bush's reform plan, which would allow citizens to transfer part of their Social Security contributions into personal accounts, an alteration of the current system is needed to make necessary change.