The Leader's Lecture Series provided outstanding former Senate leaders and other distinguished Americans the chance to share their insights about the Senate's history and long-term practices. The lectures were delivered in the Capitol's historic Old Senate Chamber to an audience of current senators and specially invited guests from the executive branch, the diplomatic corps, the media and private enterprise.
Lecture Series Introduction by Senator Trent Lott
Leader's Lecture Series Speakers
Read the transcript of the addresses by the following speakers:
Senator Mike Mansfield, March 24, 1998
Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr., July 14, 1998
Senator Robert C. Byrd, September 15, 1998
President George Bush, January 20, 1999
Senator George J. Mitchell, June 16, 1999
Senator Bob Dole, March 28, 2000
Vice President Dan Quayle, September 19, 2000
President Gerald R. Ford, May 23, 2001
Vice President Walter Mondale, September 4, 2002