Bob Barr
American attorney and politician · United States · On the map · Politicians · Born 1948 · age 78
Robert Laurence Barr Jr. is an American attorney and politician. He served as a U.S. Representative from 1995 to 2003, representing Georgia's 7th congressional district as a Republican.
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4 more“What has to do with your ability to fall asleep is not caffeine. It's having a clean conscience. I have a clean conscience so I can drink all the caffeine I want.”In their words23 July 2008Los Angeles Times, (23 July 2008) He's Bob Barr, and he's running for president. Los Angeles Times. 23 July 2008.“The definition of throwing your vote away is to go into that voting booth and vote for one of two parties that will not change the direction this country's going in.”In their words22 July 2008Concord Monitor, (22 July 2008) Libertarian appeals to decisive voters, Concord Monitor“Defending the Constitution is always important.”In their words8 July 2008Press release, (8 July 2008) Barack Obama Should Defend Constitution, Lead Fight Against FISA, Says Bob Barr, PR Newswire (press release),2002“There is no legitimate use whatsoever for marijuana. This is not medicine. This is bogus witchcraft. It has no place in medicine, no place in pain relief...”In their words17 May 2002"Drug War Chronicle" (17 May 2002), as quoted in "Barr Booed for Anti-Pot Remarks in Home District Event".“Clearly, the court today has ignored the constitutional right and responsibility of Congress to pass laws protecting citizens from dangerous and addictive narcotics...”In their words28 March 2002MPP1999“A print of the painting, The Prayer At Valley Forge, depicting George Washington on bended knee, praying in the hard snow at Valley Forge, hangs over the desk in my office.”In their words20 May 1999As quoted in "The Right of Wiccans to Practice in the Military" (20 May 1999), ReligiousTolerance.1948Born5 November 1948
4 more“What has to do with your ability to fall asleep is not caffeine. It's having a clean conscience. I have a clean conscience so I can drink all the caffeine I want.”In their words23 July 2008Los Angeles Times, (23 July 2008) He's Bob Barr, and he's running for president. Los Angeles Times. 23 July 2008.“The definition of throwing your vote away is to go into that voting booth and vote for one of two parties that will not change the direction this country's going in.”In their words22 July 2008Concord Monitor, (22 July 2008) Libertarian appeals to decisive voters, Concord Monitor“Defending the Constitution is always important.”In their words8 July 2008Press release, (8 July 2008) Barack Obama Should Defend Constitution, Lead Fight Against FISA, Says Bob Barr, PR Newswire (press release),2002“There is no legitimate use whatsoever for marijuana. This is not medicine. This is bogus witchcraft. It has no place in medicine, no place in pain relief...”In their words17 May 2002"Drug War Chronicle" (17 May 2002), as quoted in "Barr Booed for Anti-Pot Remarks in Home District Event".“Clearly, the court today has ignored the constitutional right and responsibility of Congress to pass laws protecting citizens from dangerous and addictive narcotics...”In their words28 March 2002MPP1999“A print of the painting, The Prayer At Valley Forge, depicting George Washington on bended knee, praying in the hard snow at Valley Forge, hangs over the desk in my office.”In their words20 May 1999As quoted in "The Right of Wiccans to Practice in the Military" (20 May 1999), ReligiousTolerance.1948Born5 November 1948Media & music
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Barr during the 107th Congress (2001-2003)
Barr listening during a House Judiciary Committee hearing about the investigation of President Bill Clinton's relationship with Monica Lewinsky in 1998
Barr greeting President George W. Bush in 2002
Bob Barr speaks in October 2008.
Barr speaking at the 2016 FreedomFest in Las Vegas, NevadaIn their own words 1
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About this person
He later became the Libertarian Party's nominee in the 2008 United States presidential election and served as president of the National Rifle Association (NRA) from 2024 to 2025.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1948 · age 78
