"Senator Wirth" redirects here. For the New Mexico Senate member, see Peter Wirth (politician).
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Tim Wirth
Wirth in 1986
Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs
In office May 12, 1994 – December 23, 1997
President
Bill Clinton
Preceded by
Position established
Succeeded by
Frank E. Loy
Counselor of the Department of State
In office April 23, 1993 – April 30, 1994
President
Bill Clinton
Preceded by
Robert Zoellick
Succeeded by
Wendy Sherman (1997)
United States Senator from Colorado
In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1993
Preceded by
Gary Hart
Succeeded by
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 2nd district
In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1987
Preceded by
Donald Brotzman
Succeeded by
David Skaggs
Personal details
Born
Timothy Endicott Wirth
(1939-09-22) September 22, 1939 (age 84) Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.
Political party
Democratic
Spouse
Wren Winslow
Relations
John Wirth (brother) Peter Wirth (nephew)
Children
2
Education
Harvard University (BA, MA) Stanford University (PhD)
Military service
Allegiance
United States
Branch/service
United States Army
Years of service
1961–1967
Unit
United States Army Reserve
Timothy Endicott Wirth (born September 22, 1939) is an American politician from Colorado who served as a Democrat in both the United States Senate (1987–1993) and the United States House of Representatives (1975–1987). He also served in several appointed roles in government, including as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Education during the Nixon Administration and Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs for the U.S. State Department during the Clinton Administration.[1] From 1998 to 2013, he served as the president of the United Nations Foundation, and currently sits on the Foundation's board.
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1992 President George H. W. Bush Preceded by Max Kampelman Succeeded by TimWirth Personal details Born Robert Bruce Zoellick (1953-07-25) July 25, 1953...
Tennessee in 1994, Kansas in 1996, and Georgia in 2020. Incumbent Democrat TimWirth decided to retire instead of seeking a second term. Democratic congressman...
politicians on Capitol Hill known as Atari Democrats." Time magazine noted that TimWirth "made a reputation as the typical 'Atari Democrat,' who urges growth and...
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Abilene, Texas. While in high school, Moss was a Senate page for Senator TimWirth, and interned for Congressman Vic Fazio. Moss also auditioned for the...
Hefner, Barbara B. Kennelly, George Miller, Tip O'Neill, Paul Tsongas, TimWirth Preceded by Jane Eskind Democratic nominee for U.S. Senator from Tennessee...
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In 1974, he was hired as an aide to United States Representative Timothy Wirth of Colorado, a position he held until 1977. He ran successfully for a seat...
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and Pulls Even With Bradley in Poll". The New York Times. p. 36. Kawakami, Tim (January 16, 2000). "Lakers Report; Timberwolves Leave Fisher All Alone,...
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