I would rather be known as ‘Jim Kolbe, the trade expert in Congress who happens to be gay,’ rather than ‘Jim Kolbe, gay congressman from Arizona.’
Jim Kolbe Quotes
I've never denied my s*xual orientation. I just don't make a point of it. It isn't what I do. Clearly, I'm known for the work I've done on trade and Social Security.
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| Birth: | 28th June, 1942 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Politician |
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James Thomas Kolbe was born in Evanston, Illinois, USA. He is an American Republican politician. He was the United States House of Representatives from Arizona's 5th congressional district from 1985-2003 and 8th congressional district from 2003–2007. He was a Member of the Arizona State Senate from 1977-1982. He earned a BA degree in Political Science from Northwestern University in 1965. He earned an MBA degree from Stanford University in 1967.
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