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In reply to the discussion: Jim Leach dies at age 82 [View all]

rurallib

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5. Whoops - Leach wasn't exactly a friend - my phrasing was confusing
Tue Dec 17, 2024, 04:09 PM
Dec 17

But Loebsack and I became close during his run and his subsequent runs.

I did have some talks with Leach and my opinion was that he was always holding back on what he really wanted to say. There was no doubt leadership had him on a short leash during the W years.

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