Les Aspin

Politician

Leslie 'Les' Aspin Jr. was a prominent American politician and academic from the Democratic Party. He represented Wisconsin's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives for eleven terms, from 1971 to 1993. As chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, he became a leading and influential voice on national defense and foreign policy. His political career culminated in his appointment as the 18th United States Secretary of Defense under President Bill Clinton, serving from 1993 to 1994.

Jul 21, 1938 - May 21, 1995 American 4 Quotes

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