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William Bennett Politician

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Jul 31, 1943
  • Died: Feb 20, 1886

William John "Bill" Bennett is an American conservative pundit, politician, and political theorist.

He served as Secretary of Education from 1985 to 1988. He also held the post of Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy under George H. W. Bush. In 2000, he co-founded K12, a publicy-traded online education company.

All real education is the architecture of the soul. architecture & education

Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that thankfulness is indeed a virtue. thankful

St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2025

There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 thoughts from John Millington Synge

3 thoughts from John Millington Synge

Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 quotes from William Butler Yeats

28 quotes from William Butler Yeats

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 more views from Dave Barry

27 more views from Dave Barry

We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 other quotes from Winston Churchill

74 other quotes from Winston Churchill