We are honored to spend some time with former Senator Alan Simpson on Wyoming. Senator Simpson was a member of the United States Senate from 1979 to 1997 and served as the majority whip from 1985 to 1987 and the minority whip from 1987 to 1995. When he left office, he ad his wife Ann spent 4 years in Boston where Senator Simpson was a visiting professor at Harvard and was also on the board of directors for Amgen. Senator Simpson has had quite a life as you will here in this interview. Listen for some of the historical figures he has befriended over his 93 years. We had a great time talking with Senator and Mrs Simpson.
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