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"I think Bush understands the Internet and the incredible expansion of global e-commerce." -- Jack Kemp
Jack French Kemp (July 13, 1935May 2, 2009) was an American politician and a collegiate and professional football player. A Republican, he served as Housing Secretary in the administration of President George H. W. Bush from 1989—93, having previously served nine terms as a Congressman for Western New York from 1971—89. He was the Republican Party's nominee for Vice President in the 1996 election, where he was the running-mate of presidential nominee Bob Dole. Kemp had previously contended for the presidential nomination in the 1988 Republican primaries.

Before entering politics, Kemp was a professional quarterback for 13 years. He played briefly in the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL), but became a star in the American Football League (AFL). He served as captain of both the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills and earned the AFL Most Valuable Player award in 1965 after leading the Bills to a second consecutive championship. He played in the AFL for all 10 years of its existence, appeared in its All-Star game seven times, played in its championship game five times, and set many of the league's career passing records. Kemp also co-founded the AFL Players Association, for which he served five terms as president. During the early part of his football career, he served in the United States Army Reserve.

As an economic conservative, Kemp advocated low taxes and supply-side policies during his political career. His positions spanned the social spectrum, ranging from his conservative opposition to abortion to his more libertarian stances advocating immigration reform. As a proponent of both Chicago school and supply-side economics, he is notable as an influence upon the Reagan agenda and the architect of the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981, which is known as the Kemp—Roth tax cut.

After his days in political office, Kemp remained active as a political advocate and commentator, and served on corporate and non-profit organization boards. He also authored, co-authored, and edited several books. He promoted American football and advocated for retired professional football players. Kemp was the benefactor of Pepperdine University's Jack F. Kemp Institute of Political Economy. Kemp was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009 by President Barack Obama.

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Total Books: 6
Leadership Is Common Sense
1999 - Leadership Is Common Sense (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780867307504
ISBN-10: 0867307501
Genre: Business & Money
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Trusting the People The DoleKemp Plan to Free the Economy and Create a Better America Balance the Budget Cut Taxes 15 Raise Wages
An American Renaissance a Strategy for the 1980's
1981 - An American Renaissance a Strategy for the 1980's (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780425048481
ISBN-10: 0425048489
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An American Renaissance A Strategy for the 1980's
1979 - An American Renaissance a Strategy for the 1980's (Hardcover)Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780060122836
ISBN-10: 0060122838
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How much defense spending is enough
1976 - How Much Defense Spending Is Enough [Rational debate series] (Other)
ISBN-13: 9780844720920
ISBN-10: 0844720925
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The DoleKemp Plan to Free the Economy and Create a Better America Balancethe Budget Cut Taxes 15 Raise Wages