Pat Roberts
American politician and journalist
Born
April 20th, 1936
89 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a U.S. Senator from Kansas from 1997 to 2017. Initially elected to the House of Representatives in 1981, represented the 1st congressional district for 16 years. Played a significant role in agricultural policy and issues affecting rural America. Contributed to national discussions on intelligence and defense as Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
Served as Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Represented Kansas in the U.S. Senate
Contributed to agricultural policy
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