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Thompson is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a Visiting Fellow with the American Enterprise Institute, specializing in national security and intelligence.<ref> www.aei.org/scholars/scholarID.78/scholar.asp Scholars & Fellows].</ref><ref name=MPA>You must specify title = and url = when using {{cite web}}.
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. . University of Tennessee
. Retrieved on 2007-04-08. </ref> He resides in McLean, Virginia, near Washington, D.C.<ref>"Profile: Fred Thompson", BBC News (2007-09-03).</ref>//www.aei.org/scholars/scholarID.78/scholar.asp Scholars & Fellows].</ref><ref name=MPA>You must specify title = and url = when using {{cite web}}.
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. . University of Tennessee
. Retrieved on 2007-04-08. </ref> He resides in McLean, Virginia, near Washington, D.C.<ref>"Profile: Fred Thompson", BBC News (2007-09-03).</ref>
As an actor, Thompson has performed in film and on television. He has frequently portrayed governmental figures.<ref name="NYT941112"> Bragg , Rick
. " Grits and Glitter Campaign Helps Actor Who Played a Senator Become One
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" , November 12, 1994 . Retrieved on 2007-04-08 . </ref> In the final months of his U.S. Senate term in 2002, Thompson joined the cast of the long-running NBC television series Law & Order, playing New York City District Attorney Arthur Branch, until he asked to be released from his contract in May 2007. The network granted his request.<ref name="lawandorder" />//select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F20710FA3D550C718DDDA80994DC494D81|date =November 12, 1994 |accessdate=2007-04-08}}</ref> In the final months of his U.S. Senate term in 2002, Thompson joined the cast of the long-running NBC television series Law & Order, playing New York City District Attorney Arthur Branch, until he asked to be released from his contract in May 2007. The network granted his request.<ref name="lawandorder" />
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Early life and education
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. Retrieved on 2007-07-19. </ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.wargs.com/political/thompsonf.html |accessdate=2007-04-08}}</ref> He attended public school in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, graduating from Lawrence County High School. Thereafter, he worked days in the local post office and nights at a bicycle assembly plant.<ref name="Lawrimore" />//www.filmreference.com/film/50/Fred-Dalton-Thompson.html Fred Dalton Thompson Biography (1942-)] via filmreference.com.</ref><ref name="thompsonancestry">You must specify title = and url = when using {{cite web}}.
. San Francisco Chronicle (July 19, 2007)
. Retrieved on 2007-07-19. </ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.wargs.com/political/thompsonf.html |accessdate=2007-04-08}}</ref> He attended public school in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, graduating from Lawrence County High School. Thereafter, he worked days in the local post office and nights at a bicycle assembly plant.<ref name="Lawrimore" />
www.imwithfred.com/About.aspx "About Fred"], via imwithfred.com (Official Site). Retrieved (2007-07-13).</ref> He later transferred to Memphis State University, now the University of Memphis, where he earned a double-major in philosophy and political science in 1964, as well as scholarships to both Tulane and Vanderbilt law schools.<ref name="Lawrimore" /> He went on to earn his J.D. degree from Vanderbilt in 1967.<ref name="about" />//www.imwithfred.com/About.aspx "About Fred"], via imwithfred.com (Official Site). Retrieved (2007-07-13).</ref> He later transferred to Memphis State University, now the University of Memphis, where he earned a double-major in philosophy and political science in 1964, as well as scholarships to both Tulane and Vanderbilt law schools.<ref name="Lawrimore" /> He went on to earn his J.D. degree from Vanderbilt in 1967.<ref name="about" />
Career as an attorney
latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2007/09/freddie.html|last=Malcolm |first=Andrew|title=Shocking truth about Fred Thompson revealed!|publisher=Los Angeles Times|date=6 September, 2007 |accessdate=2007-09-06}}</ref>//latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2007/09/freddie.html|last=Malcolm |first=Andrew|title=Shocking truth about Fred Thompson revealed!|publisher=Los Angeles Times|date=6 September, 2007 |accessdate=2007-09-06}}</ref> www.lawrenceburgs.com/fred-thompson.html Fred Thompson Hometown Biography], Lawrenceburg Tennessee</ref> successfully prosecuting bank robberies and other cases.<ref name="Lawrimore" /> Thompson was the campaign manager for Republican U.S. Senator Howard Baker's reelection campaign in 1972 and was minority counsel to the Senate Watergate Committee in its investigation of the Watergate scandal (1973–1974).//www.lawrenceburgs.com/fred-thompson.html Fred Thompson Hometown Biography], Lawrenceburg Tennessee</ref> successfully prosecuting bank robberies and other cases.<ref name="Lawrimore" /> Thompson was the campaign manager for Republican U.S. Senator Howard Baker's reelection campaign in 1972 and was minority counsel to the Senate Watergate Committee in its investigation of the Watergate scandal (1973–1974).
www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/13/politics/politico/main2921899.shtml "Rivals Take Aim At Thompson"], CBS News (2007-06-12). Retrieved 2007-07-08.</ref> He also accepted appointments as Special Counsel to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (1980–1981), Special Counsel to the Senate Intelligence Committee (1982), and Member of the Appellate Court Nominating Commission for the State of Tennessee (1985–1987).<ref name="Lawrimore" /><ref name="about" />//www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/13/politics/politico/main2921899.shtml "Rivals Take Aim At Thompson"], CBS News (2007-06-12). Retrieved 2007-07-08.</ref> He also accepted appointments as Special Counsel to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (1980–1981), Special Counsel to the Senate Intelligence Committee (1982), and Member of the Appellate Court Nominating Commission for the State of Tennessee (1985–1987).<ref name="Lawrimore" /><ref name="about" />
His clients included the German mining group and Japan's Toyota Motors Corporation.<ref name="MC961201" /> Thompson has served on various corporate boards. He did legal work and served on the board of directors for engineering firm Stone & Webster.<ref name="Dilanian" />
Role in Watergate hearings
www.wmcstations.com/Global/story.asp?S=6757748|date=08 March, 2007}}</ref> Thompson is sometimes credited for supplying Republican Senator Howard Baker's famous question, "What did the President know, and when did he know it?"<ref>Modèle:Cite news www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258222,00.html//www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/07/07/fred thompson aided nixon on watergate/?page=2</ref> This question is said to have helped frame the hearings in a way that eventually led to the downfall of President Richard Nixon.<ref name="foxthompsonmulls">//www.wmcstations.com/Global/story.asp?S=6757748|date=08 March, 2007}}</ref> Thompson is sometimes credited for supplying Republican Senator Howard Baker's famous question, "What did the President know, and when did he know it?"<ref>Modèle:Cite news www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258222,00.html//www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/07/07/fred thompson aided nixon on watergate/?page=2</ref> This question is said to have helped frame the hearings in a way that eventually led to the downfall of President Richard Nixon.<ref name="foxthompsonmulls"> www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,257858,00.html|date=08 March, 2007}}//www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,257858,00.html|date=08 March, 2007}} www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16019179 "Thompson's Watergate Role Not as Advertised"] by Peter Obervy. National Public Radio. Published November 5, 2007</ref>//www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16019179 "Thompson's Watergate Role Not as Advertised"] by Peter Obervy. National Public Radio. Published November 5, 2007</ref>
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Thompson lobbied for family planning " , San Francisco Chronicle , July 19, 2007 . Retrieved on 2007-07-19 . </ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.washingtonmonthly.com/features/archives/9612.cottle.html|title=Another Beltway Bubba? |publisher=Washington Monthly|date=1 December, 1996 |accessdate=2007-04-08}}</ref> National Public Radio later called that session and the discovery of the Watergate tapes "a turning point in the investigation."<ref name="NPR" />//www.wmcstations.com/Global/story.asp?S=6757748|date=08 March, 2007}}</ref><ref name=MC961201>" Thompson lobbied for family planning " , San Francisco Chronicle , July 19, 2007 . Retrieved on 2007-07-19 . </ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.washingtonmonthly.com/features/archives/9612.cottle.html|title=Another Beltway Bubba? |publisher=Washington Monthly|date=1 December, 1996 |accessdate=2007-04-08}}</ref> National Public Radio later called that session and the discovery of the Watergate tapes "a turning point in the investigation."<ref name="NPR" />
www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/07/07/fred_thompson_aided_nixon_on_watergate/ Fred Thompson Aided Nixon on Watergate]," Associated Press (2007-07-07).</ref>//www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/07/07/fred_thompson_aided_nixon_on_watergate/ Fred Thompson Aided Nixon on Watergate]," Associated Press (2007-07-07).</ref>
Thompson later wrote a Watergate memoir entitled At That Point in Time: The Inside Story of the Senate Watergate Committee.<ref> www.worldcatlibraries.org/oclc/1583707 | isbn=0812905369 }}</ref> In his book, Thompson acknowledged he provided information to Nixon's lawyer, Fred Buzhardt, even though he lacked authority to act for the committee. Thompson "believed it would be in everyone's interest if the White House realized, before making any public statements, the probable position of both the majority and the minority of the Watergate committee" regarding the Watergate tapes.<ref name="Lowy" /><ref>Scott Armstrong, a Democratic investigator for the Senate Watergate Committee, is critical of Thompson for having disclosed the committee's knowledge of the tapes to Buzhardt during an on-going investigation, and says Thompson was "a mole for the White House" and that Thompson's actions gave the White House a chance to destroy the tapes. See "
Thompson lobbied for family planning " , San Francisco Chronicle , July 19, 2007 , pp. Sec. 1, p. 10 www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL . Retrieved on 2007-07-19 . </ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2007/07/04/not_all_would_put_a_heroic_sheen_on_thompsons_watergate_role/ |date =July 4, 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-08}} and " Thompson lobbied for family planning " , San Francisco Chronicle , July 19, 2007 , pp. Sec. 1, p. 10 www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL . Retrieved on 2007-07-19 . </ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/07/07/ap3891484.html |date =July 4, 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-08}} Thompson's 1975 At That Point in Time in turn accused Armstrong of having been too close to The Washington Post<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Bob Woodward and leaking committee information to him. In response to renewed interest in this matter in 2007 in the context of his presidential campaign, Thompson said, "I'm glad all of this has finally caused someone to read my Watergate book, even though it's taken them over 30 years." See " Thompson lobbied for family planning " , San Francisco Chronicle , July 19, 2007 , pp. Sec. 1, p. 10 www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL . Retrieved on 2007-07-19 . </ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2007/07/04/not_all_would_put_a_heroic_sheen_on_thompsons_watergate_role/ |date =July 4, 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-08}}</ref>//www.worldcatlibraries.org/oclc/1583707 | isbn=0812905369 }}</ref> In his book, Thompson acknowledged he provided information to Nixon's lawyer, Fred Buzhardt, even though he lacked authority to act for the committee. Thompson "believed it would be in everyone's interest if the White House realized, before making any public statements, the probable position of both the majority and the minority of the Watergate committee" regarding the Watergate tapes.<ref name="Lowy" /><ref>Scott Armstrong, a Democratic investigator for the Senate Watergate Committee, is critical of Thompson for having disclosed the committee's knowledge of the tapes to Buzhardt during an on-going investigation, and says Thompson was "a mole for the White House" and that Thompson's actions gave the White House a chance to destroy the tapes. See " Thompson lobbied for family planning " , San Francisco Chronicle , July 19, 2007 , pp. Sec. 1, p. 10 www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL . Retrieved on 2007-07-19 . </ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2007/07/04/not_all_would_put_a_heroic_sheen_on_thompsons_watergate_role/ |date =July 4, 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-08}} and " Thompson lobbied for family planning " , San Francisco Chronicle , July 19, 2007 , pp. Sec. 1, p. 10 www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL . Retrieved on 2007-07-19 . </ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/07/07/ap3891484.html |date =July 4, 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-08}} Thompson's 1975 At That Point in Time in turn accused Armstrong of having been too close to The Washington Post's Bob Woodward and leaking committee information to him. In response to renewed interest in this matter in 2007 in the context of his presidential campaign, Thompson said, "I'm glad all of this has finally caused someone to read my Watergate book, even though it's taken them over 30 years." See " Thompson lobbied for family planning " , San Francisco Chronicle , July 19, 2007 , pp. Sec. 1, p. 10 www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL . Retrieved on 2007-07-19 . </ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2007/07/04/not_all_would_put_a_heroic_sheen_on_thompsons_watergate_role/ |date =July 4, 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-08}}</ref>
Corruption case against Tennessee governor
tennesseeencyclopedia.net/imagegallery.php?EntryID=B049 The Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture: Leonard Ray Blanton, 1930–1996]. Retrieved 2007-07-31.</ref> With Thompson's assistance, Ragghianti filed a wrongful termination suit against Blanton's office. During the trial, Thompson helped to expose the cash-for-clemency scheme that eventually led to Blanton's removal from the Governor's office.<ref name=MC961201/> In July 1978, a jury awarded Ragghianti $38,000 in back pay and ordered her reinstatement.<ref name="blanton" />//tennesseeencyclopedia.net/imagegallery.php?EntryID=B049 The Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture: Leonard Ray Blanton, 1930–1996]. Retrieved 2007-07-31.</ref> With Thompson's assistance, Ragghianti filed a wrongful termination suit against Blanton's office. During the trial, Thompson helped to expose the cash-for-clemency scheme that eventually led to Blanton's removal from the Governor's office.<ref name=MC961201/> In July 1978, a jury awarded Ragghianti $38,000 in back pay and ordered her reinstatement.<ref name="blanton" />
Lobbyist
books.google.com/books?id=lzys8fDJn3AC&pg=PA58&ots=GY1occB50v&dq=garn+and+%22strunk+and+case%22+and+%22Where+deregulation+went+wrong%22&sig=w5wF8tDnYHZjj7vue2Y_cxALc-c#PPA58,M1 The Savings and Loan Crisis: Lessons from a Regulatory Failure], pages 58–59 (2004). Leibold cites Strunk and Case, Where Regulation Went Wrong: A Look at the Causes Behind Savings and Loan Failures in the 1980s, pages 14–16 (1988).</ref> Thompson received one thousand six hundred dollars for communicating with some congressional staffers on this issue.<ref name="appeal" />//books.google.com/books?id=lzys8fDJn3AC&pg=PA58&ots=GY1occB50v&dq=garn+and+%22strunk+and+case%22+and+%22Where+deregulation+went+wrong%22&sig=w5wF8tDnYHZjj7vue2Y_cxALc-c#PPA58,M1 The Savings and Loan Crisis: Lessons from a Regulatory Failure], pages 58–59 (2004). Leibold cites Strunk and Case, Where Regulation Went Wrong: A Look at the Causes Behind Savings and Loan Failures in the 1980s, pages 14–16 (1988).</ref> Thompson received one thousand six hundred dollars for communicating with some congressional staffers on this issue.<ref name="appeal" />
www.politico.com/news/stories/0407/3404.html "'Law & Order' And Lobbying"], The Politico (2007-04-02).</ref>//www.politico.com/news/stories/0407/3404.html "'Law & Order' And Lobbying"], The Politico (2007-04-02).</ref>
Billing records show that Thompson was paid for about twenty hours of work in 1991 and 1992 on behalf of the National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association, a family planning group trying to ease a George H. W. Bush administration regulation on abortion counseling in federally-funded clinics.<ref>{{cite news www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL |title=Thompson lobbied for family planning |first= |last= |publisher=San Francisco Chronicle |date=July 19, 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-19}}</ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL |title=Thompson lobbied for family planning |first= |last= |publisher=San Francisco Chronicle |date=July 19, 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-19}}</ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>
Thompson has earned about one million dollars from his lobbying efforts. Except for the year 1981, his lobbying never amounted to more than a third of his income.<ref name="appeal">Locker, Richard. "Thompson tells why lobbyist pay rose with GOP-led Senate", Commercial Appeal (1994-11-05).</ref> According to the Commercial Appeal newspaper:
Fred Thompson earned about half a million dollars from Washington lobbying from 1975 through 1993....Lobbyist disclosure records show Thompson had six lobbying clients: Westinghouse, two cable television companies, the Tennessee Savings and Loan League, the Teamsters Union's Central States Pension Fund, and a Baltimore-based business coalition that lobbied for federal grants.<ref name="appeal" />
www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2007-06-06-thompson-resume_n.htm Past as lobbyist may play into future as candidate], USA Today (2007-06-06).</ref> Thompson spokesman Mark Corrallo said that Thompson was proud to have been a lobbyist and believed in Equitas' cause.<ref>Birnbaum, Jeffrey. "Thompson Will Take On Outsider Role After Playing Access Man", Washington Post, June 12, 2007</ref>//www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2007-06-06-thompson-resume_n.htm Past as lobbyist may play into future as candidate], USA Today (2007-06-06).</ref> Thompson spokesman Mark Corrallo said that Thompson was proud to have been a lobbyist and believed in Equitas' cause.<ref>Birnbaum, Jeffrey. "Thompson Will Take On Outsider Role After Playing Access Man", Washington Post, June 12, 2007</ref>
www.nytimes.com/2007/07/02/us/politics/02thompson.html | title=As Senator Rose, Lobbying Became Family Affair | author=David D. Kirkpatrick | publisher=The New York Times | date=2007-07-02 | accessdate=2007-12-22}}</ref> but generally avoided clients where a possible conflict-of-interest might appear.<ref name="nyt070207"/> When Thompson left the Senate, some of his political action committee's fees went to one of the sons' lobbying firm.<ref>Mullins, Brody. "Thompson PAC Benefits Son More Than Republicans," Wall Street Journal (2007-04-21).</ref>//www.nytimes.com/2007/07/02/us/politics/02thompson.html | title=As Senator Rose, Lobbying Became Family Affair | author=David D. Kirkpatrick | publisher=The New York Times | date=2007-07-02 | accessdate=2007-12-22}}</ref> but generally avoided clients where a possible conflict-of-interest might appear.<ref name="nyt070207"/> When Thompson left the Senate, some of his political action committee's fees went to one of the sons' lobbying firm.<ref>Mullins, Brody. "Thompson PAC Benefits Son More Than Republicans," Wall Street Journal (2007-04-21).</ref>
Character actor
Marie Ragghianti's case became the subject of a book, Marie, written by Peter Maas and published in 1983. The film rights were purchased by director Roger Donaldson, who, after traveling to Nashville to speak with the people involved with the original case, asked Thompson if he wanted to play himself. The resulting film, Marie, was Thompson's first acting role and was released in 1985. Roger Donaldson then cast Thompson in the part of CIA Director in the 1987 film No Way Out.<ref name=Hayes070502>{{cite news www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL |title=Thompson lobbied for family planning |first= |last= |publisher=San Francisco Chronicle |date=July 19, 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-19}}</ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/013/528aylls.asp |title=From the Courthouse to the White House tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?Dato=20070508&Kategori=NEWS0206&Lopenr=705080370&Ref=AR "On screen, Thompson projects power, wisdom"], The Tennessean (2007-05-08).</ref>//tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?Dato=20070508&Kategori=NEWS0206&Lopenr=705080370&Ref=AR "On screen, Thompson projects power, wisdom"], The Tennessean (2007-05-08).</ref>
dlc.lib.utk.edu/f/fa/fulltext/2113.html "Biography/History"], University of Tennessee Special Collections Library (2005).</ref>//dlc.lib.utk.edu/f/fa/fulltext/2113.html "Biography/History"], University of Tennessee Special Collections Library (2005).</ref>
seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003863480_campdig01.html "TNT won't pull reruns starring Thompson"], Seattle Times (2007-09-01).</ref>//seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2003863480_campdig01.html "TNT won't pull reruns starring Thompson"], Seattle Times (2007-09-01).</ref>
Senate (1994–2003)
Two campaigns for U.S. Senate
pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access/72290312.html?dids=72290312:72290312&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Oct+21%2C+1994&author=William+F.+Powers&pub=The+Washington+Post+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&edition=&startpage=c.01&desc=THE+POLITICIAN%27S+PICKUP+LINES "The Politician's Pickup Lines"], Washington Post (1994-10-21). There is some question about whether Thompson actually did the driving. According to Kevin Drum of the Washington Monthly, "Thompson didn't even deign to drive the thing himself." Drum, Kevin. "Fred Thompson's Red Pick-up Truck", Washington Monthly (2007-05-07). Retrieved 2007-06-18. Media reports in May and June 2007 said that Thompson still has the truck, which is "parked behind Thompson's mother's home outside Nashville." Chipman, Kim. "Thompson's Backers Check His `Fire in the Belly' for 2008 Race", Bloomberg (2007-06-28). According to Newsweek, "The paint is peeling and its U.S. Senate license plates expired back in 2002." Bailey, Holly. "The Sign of the Red Truck", Newsweek (2007-05-28). Retrieved 2007-07-10.</ref> In a good year for Republican candidates,<ref>Traub, James. "Party Like It's 1994", New York Times Magazine (2006-03-12): "The Republicans shocked political professionals, including President Bill Clinton, by gaining 52 seats in the House, giving them a majority there for the first time in 40 years. (They picked up eight seats in the Senate to wrest control there as well.)"</ref> Thompson defeated Cooper in a landslide upset victory, overcoming Cooper's early 20 percent margin in the polls to defeat Cooper by an even greater margin.<ref>{{cite news//pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access/72290312.html?dids=72290312:72290312&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Oct+21%2C+1994&author=William+F.+Powers&pub=The+Washington+Post+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&edition=&startpage=c.01&desc=THE+POLITICIAN%27S+PICKUP+LINES "The Politician's Pickup Lines"], Washington Post (1994-10-21). There is some question about whether Thompson actually did the driving. According to Kevin Drum of the Washington Monthly, "Thompson didn't even deign to drive the thing himself." Drum, Kevin. "Fred Thompson's Red Pick-up Truck", Washington Monthly (2007-05-07). Retrieved 2007-06-18. Media reports in May and June 2007 said that Thompson still has the truck, which is "parked behind Thompson's mother's home outside Nashville." Chipman, Kim. "Thompson's Backers Check His `Fire in the Belly' for 2008 Race", Bloomberg (2007-06-28). According to Newsweek, "The paint is peeling and its U.S. Senate license plates expired back in 2002." Bailey, Holly. "The Sign of the Red Truck", Newsweek (2007-05-28). Retrieved 2007-07-10.</ref> In a good year for Republican candidates,<ref>Traub, James. "Party Like It's 1994", New York Times Magazine (2006-03-12): "The Republicans shocked political professionals, including President Bill Clinton, by gaining 52 seats in the House, giving them a majority there for the first time in 40 years. (They picked up eight seats in the Senate to wrest control there as well.)"</ref> Thompson defeated Cooper in a landslide upset victory, overcoming Cooper's early 20 percent margin in the polls to defeat Cooper by an even greater margin.<ref>"
Thompson lobbied for family planning " , San Francisco Chronicle , July 19, 2007 . Retrieved on 2007-07-19 . </ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//nymag.com/news/politics/powergrid/30930/ |accessdate=2007-06-18}}</ref> On the same night Thompson was elected to fill Gore's unexpired term, political newcomer Bill Frist, a Nashville heart surgeon, defeated three-term incumbent Democrat Jim Sasser, the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, for Tennessee's other U.S. Senate seat, which was up for a full six-year term. The twin victories by Thompson and Frist gave Republicans control of both of Tennessee's Senate seats for the first time since Sasser ousted incumbent Bill Brock in 1976.
psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/u/usa/pres/1996.txt "United States of America Presidential Elections of 1996, Electoral College Vote by States"], Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive.</ref> The GOP continues to hold the seat, as it was won by former Tennessee Governor and Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander in 2002.//psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/u/usa/pres/1996.txt "United States of America Presidential Elections of 1996, Electoral College Vote by States"], Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive.</ref> The GOP continues to hold the seat, as it was won by former Tennessee Governor and Secretary of Education Lamar Alexander in 2002.
Electoral history
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Senate career
In 1996, Thompson was a member of the Committee on Governmental Affairs when the committee investigated the alleged Chinese attempts to influence American politics. Thompson says he was "largely stymied" during these investigations by witnesses declining to testify; claiming the right not to incriminate themselves or by simply leaving the country.<ref name=JF070317>"
Thompson lobbied for family planning " , San Francisco Chronicle , July 19, 2007 . Retrieved on 2007-07-19 . </ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110009798
fas.org/irp/congress/1998_rpt/sgo-sir/3-34.htm "Additional Views of Chairman Fred Thompson, Investigation of Illegal or Improper Activities in Connection With 1996 Federal Election Campaigns, Final Report of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, Senate Report 105-167 - 105th Congress 2d Session"] (1998-03-10).</ref>//fas.org/irp/congress/1998_rpt/sgo-sir/3-34.htm "Additional Views of Chairman Fred Thompson, Investigation of Illegal or Improper Activities in Connection With 1996 Federal Election Campaigns, Final Report of the Committee on Governmental Affairs, Senate Report 105-167 - 105th Congress 2d Session"] (1998-03-10).</ref>
www.senate.gov/~govt-aff/index.cfm?Fuseaction=About.History History of Committee Chairmen]. Retrieved (2007-07-13).</ref> Thompson served on the Finance Committee (dealing with health care, trade, Social Security, and taxation) the Intelligence Committee, and the National Security Working Group.<ref>Sen. Thompson's Official Senate Web Site (via Archive.org).</ref>//www.senate.gov/~govt-aff/index.cfm?Fuseaction=About.History History of Committee Chairmen]. Retrieved (2007-07-13).</ref> Thompson served on the Finance Committee (dealing with health care, trade, Social Security, and taxation) the Intelligence Committee, and the National Security Working Group.<ref>Sen. Thompson's Official Senate Web Site (via Archive.org).</ref>
Thompson's work included investigation of the "Umm Hajul controversy" which involved the death of Tennessean Lance Fielder during the Gulf War. During his term he supported campaign finance reform, opposed proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and promoted government efficiency and accountability.<ref name="Lawrimore" /> During the 1996 presidential debates, he also served as a Clinton stand-in to help prepare Bob Dole.<ref name="Lawrimore" />
On February 12 1999, the Senate voted on the Clinton impeachment. The perjury charge was defeated with 45 votes for conviction, and 55 including Thompson against. The obstruction of justice charge was defeated with 50 including Thompson for conviction, and 50 against. Conviction on impeachment charges requires the affirmative votes of 67 senators.
Campaign co-chairman for John McCain
In the 2000 Republican presidential primaries, Thompson initially backed former Tennessee Gov. Lamar Alexander, who eventually succeeded Thompson in the Senate two years later. When Alexander dropped out of the presidential race, Thompson endorsed Senator John McCain's bid and became his national co-chairman.<ref>"
Thompson lobbied for family planning " , San Francisco Chronicle , July 19, 2007 . Retrieved on 2007-07-19 . </ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/campaigns/wh2000/stories/pmcmccain081899.htm
|title=McCain Re-Emerges; Receives Thompson Endorsement www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/e2367.htm "Bush: 'The days of speculation are over'"], USA Today (2000-07-22).</ref><ref>Zuckerbrod, Nancy."Thompson eyed for vice presidential role", via oakridger.com 2000-07-03). Retrieved 2007-07-10.</ref>//www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/e2367.htm "Bush: 'The days of speculation are over'"], USA Today (2000-07-22).</ref><ref>Zuckerbrod, Nancy."Thompson eyed for vice presidential role", via oakridger.com 2000-07-03). Retrieved 2007-07-10.</ref>
Thompson was not a candidate for re-election in 2002. He had publicly stated his unwillingness to have the Senate become a long-term career. Although he announced in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks his intention to seek re-election ("Now is not the time for me to leave," said Thompson at the time), upon further reflection he decided against it.<ref name=Hayes070502/> The decision seems to have been prompted in large part by the death of his daughter.<ref name=JF070317/><ref name="TIME070524">Modèle:Cite news www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL</ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1624881,00.html |title=A New Role for Fred Thompson |authorlink=Mark Halperin |last=Halperin |first=Mark |publisher=Time |date=May 24, 2007}}</ref>
Ratings
www.washingtontimes.com/article/20070623/EDITORIAL/106230006/1013 How conservative is Fred Thompson?]", Washington Times Editorial (2007-06-23).</ref><ref>Profile at Project Vote Smart (including bio, positions, finances, interest group ratings, votes, and statements).</ref> Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) characterized her colleague this way: "I believe that Fred is a fearless senator. By that I mean he was never afraid to cast a vote or take a stand, regardless of the political consequences."<ref>Theobald, Bill."In D.C., tenacious Thompson defied prediction: Reliable conservative had fierce independent streak", The Tennessean (2007-07-08).</ref> Thompson was "on the short end of a couple of 99-1 votes,"<ref name="federalism"/> voting against those who wanted to federalize matters that he believed were properly left to state and local officials.[citation needed]//www.washingtontimes.com/article/20070623/EDITORIAL/106230006/1013 How conservative is Fred Thompson?]", Washington Times Editorial (2007-06-23).</ref><ref>Profile at Project Vote Smart (including bio, positions, finances, interest group ratings, votes, and statements).</ref> Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) characterized her colleague this way: "I believe that Fred is a fearless senator. By that I mean he was never afraid to cast a vote or take a stand, regardless of the political consequences."<ref>Theobald, Bill."In D.C., tenacious Thompson defied prediction: Reliable conservative had fierce independent streak", The Tennessean (2007-07-08).</ref> Thompson was "on the short end of a couple of 99-1 votes,"<ref name="federalism"/> voting against those who wanted to federalize matters that he believed were properly left to state and local officials.[citation needed]
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18999838/site/newsweek/ "Thompson and the 'Laziness' Issue"]" Newsweek (2007-09-29)</ref> Critics point that few of his proposals became law, and to a 1998 quote: "I don't like spending 14- and 16-hour days voting on 'sense of the Senate' resolutions on irrelevant matters. There are some important things we really need to get on with—and on a daily basis, it's very frustrating." Defenders say he spent more time in preparation than other Senators. Paul Noe, a former staffer, told the New York Times, "On the lazy charge, I have to chuckle because I was there sometimes until 1 in the morning working with the man."<ref>""G.O.P. Hopeful Took Own Path in the Senate"" The New York Times (2007-09-29)</ref>//www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18999838/site/newsweek/ "Thompson and the 'Laziness' Issue"]" Newsweek (2007-09-29)</ref> Critics point that few of his proposals became law, and to a 1998 quote: "I don't like spending 14- and 16-hour days voting on 'sense of the Senate' resolutions on irrelevant matters. There are some important things we really need to get on with—and on a daily basis, it's very frustrating." Defenders say he spent more time in preparation than other Senators. Paul Noe, a former staffer, told the New York Times, "On the lazy charge, I have to chuckle because I was there sometimes until 1 in the morning working with the man."<ref>""G.O.P. Hopeful Took Own Path in the Senate"" The New York Times (2007-09-29)</ref>
Post-Senate activities
Political work
In March 2003, Thompson was featured in a commercial by the conservative non-profit group Citizens United that advocated the invasion of Iraq, stating: "When people ask what has Saddam done to us, I ask, what had the 9/11 hijackers done to us -- before 9/11."<ref name="cnncitizensunited>{{cite newswww.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL |title=Thompson lobbied for family planning |first= |last= |publisher=San Francisco Chronicle |date=July 19, 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-19}}</ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0303/01/smn.10.html |title=Interview with Mike Boos of Citizens United |authorlink=CNN Saturday Morning News |publisher=CNN |date=March 1, 2003}}</ref>
www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2007/04/20/couricandco/entry2709713.shtml "Beware The 'Convention Candidates'"], CBS News (2007-04-20).</ref> While narrating a video for that convention, Thompson observed: "History throws you what it throws you, and you never know what’s coming."<ref>Thompson, Fred. "The Pitch", via YouTube. Retrieved (2007-07-13).</ref>//www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2007/04/20/couricandco/entry2709713.shtml "Beware The 'Convention Candidates'"], CBS News (2007-04-20).</ref> While narrating a video for that convention, Thompson observed: "History throws you what it throws you, and you never know what’s coming."<ref>Thompson, Fred. "The Pitch", via YouTube. Retrieved (2007-07-13).</ref>
After the retirement of Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in 2005, Bush appointed him to an informal position to help guide the nomination of John Roberts through the United States Senate confirmation process.<ref>{{cite news www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL |title=Thompson lobbied for family planning |first= |last= |publisher=San Francisco Chronicle |date=July 19, 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-19}}</ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/08/AR2005090801691.html |title=Hill Veterans Light the Way for Nominee |first=Christopher |last=Lee |publisher=Washington Post |date=September 9, 2005 |accessdate=2007-07-19}}</ref> Roberts was subsequently confirmed as Chief Justice.
www.state.gov/t/isn/isab/c23421.htm International Security Advisory Board, Former Members], State Department web site.</ref> In that capacity, he advised the State Department about all aspects of arms control, disarmament, international security, and related aspects of public diplomacy.<ref>International Security Advisory Board, State Department web site.</ref>//www.state.gov/t/isn/isab/c23421.htm International Security Advisory Board, Former Members], State Department web site.</ref> In that capacity, he advised the State Department about all aspects of arms control, disarmament, international security, and related aspects of public diplomacy.<ref>International Security Advisory Board, State Department web site.</ref>
Legal defense for Lewis Libby
In 2006, he served on the advisory board of the legal defense fund for I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, Jr, who was indicted and later convicted of lying to federal investigators during their investigation of the Plame affair.<ref> Modèle:Cite news www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL</ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.nytimes.com/2007/02/09/washington/09notebook.html |title=Media Censors for the Jury Let a Style Item Get Through |first=Scott |last=Shane |publisher=The New York Times |date=February 9, 2007}} </ref><ref> {{cite news www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL |title=Thompson lobbied for family planning |first= |last= |publisher=San Francisco Chronicle |date=July 19, 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-19}}</ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/02/09/libby.grand.jury/index.html |title=Libby trial provides a rare look inside the grand jury |first=Kevin |last=Bohn |publisher=CNN |date=February 9, 2007}} </ref> Thompson, who had never met Libby before volunteering for the advisory board, said he was convinced Libby was innocent.<ref name=Hayes070502/> The Scooter Libby Legal Defense Fund Trust set out to raise more than $5 million to help finance the legal defense of Vice President Dick Cheney's former chief of staff.<ref> www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=3313886 "Looking at Thompson's Lobbying Past"], ABC News (2007-06-25).//www.abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=3313886 "Looking at Thompson's Lobbying Past"], ABC News (2007-06-25). </ref> Thompson hosted a fundraiser for the Libby defense fund at his home in McLean, Virginia.<ref> www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/03/AR2007070300012.html "Scooter Libby's Pals, Trusting In Providence"], Washington Post (2007-07-03).//www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/03/AR2007070300012.html "Scooter Libby's Pals, Trusting In Providence"], Washington Post (2007-07-03). </ref> www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/07/20070702-3.html "Statement by the President"], The White House, 2 July, 2007, accessed 2 July, 2007.</ref> Thompson released a statement: "I am very happy for Scooter Libby. I know that this is a great relief to him, his wife and children. This will allow a good American, who has done a lot for his country, to resume his life."<ref>{{cite news//www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/07/20070702-3.html "Statement by the President"], The White House, 2 July, 2007, accessed 2 July, 2007.</ref> Thompson released a statement: "I am very happy for Scooter Libby. I know that this is a great relief to him, his wife and children. This will allow a good American, who has done a lot for his country, to resume his life."<ref>{{cite news www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL |title=Thompson lobbied for family planning |first= |last= |publisher=San Francisco Chronicle |date=July 19, 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-19}}</ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,287790,00.html |title=Political Leaders Express Outrage, Support for 'Scooter' Libby's Commuted Sentence |first= |last= |publisher=Fox News |date=July 03, 2007]]}} </ref>
Radio analyst
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/24/AR2006022401919_2.html Names and Faces], The Washington Post (2006-02-25).</ref> He used that platform to spell out his positions on a number of political issues. A July 3, 2007 update to Thompson's ABC News Radio home page referred to him as a "former ABC News Radio contributor," indicating that Thompson has been released from his contract with the broadcaster.<ref>The Fred Thompson Report, ABC Radio Networks.</ref>//www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/24/AR2006022401919_2.html Names and Faces], The Washington Post (2006-02-25).</ref> He used that platform to spell out his positions on a number of political issues. A July 3, 2007 update to Thompson's ABC News Radio home page referred to him as a "former ABC News Radio contributor," indicating that Thompson has been released from his contract with the broadcaster.<ref>The Fred Thompson Report, ABC Radio Networks.</ref>
Campaign for United States President, 2008 election
Modèle:Future election candidate
www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,276634,00.html "Fred Thompson Quits 'Law & Order,' Moves Closer to 2008 White House Bid"], Fox News (2007-05-31).</ref> Thompson formed a presidential exploratory committee regarding his possible 2008 campaign for president on June 1, 2007,<ref name="whsvspeakinrichmond">"
Fred Thompson to Speak in Richmond " , WHSV TV , 2007-06-01 . Retrieved on 2007-06-03 . </ref> but unlike most candidate exploratory groups, Thompson's exploratory committee organized as a 527 group.<ref> Horrigan , Marie . " Fred Thompson’s Long ‘Exploration’ Raises Money — and Confusion " , Congressional Quarterly , 2007-07-31 . Retrieved on 2007-08-08 . </ref>//www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,276634,00.html "Fred Thompson Quits 'Law & Order,' Moves Closer to 2008 White House Bid"], Fox News (2007-05-31).</ref> Thompson formed a presidential exploratory committee regarding his possible 2008 campaign for president on June 1, 2007,<ref name="whsvspeakinrichmond">" Fred Thompson to Speak in Richmond " , WHSV TV , 2007-06-01 . Retrieved on 2007-06-03 . </ref> but unlike most candidate exploratory groups, Thompson's exploratory committee organized as a 527 group.<ref> Horrigan , Marie . " Fred Thompson’s Long ‘Exploration’ Raises Money — and Confusion " , Congressional Quarterly , 2007-07-31 . Retrieved on 2007-08-08 . </ref>
www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,281596,00.html | accessdate = 2007-06-28 }}</ref> A New York Times article cited Thompson's aides as saying on July 18 that he planned to enter the race just after Labor Day (the first Monday in September), followed by a national announcement tour.<ref> Nagourney, Adam. "Candidates Shift as G.O.P. Field Alters", NY Times (2007-07-19).</ref>//www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,281596,00.html | accessdate = 2007-06-28 }}</ref> A New York Times article cited Thompson's aides as saying on July 18 that he planned to enter the race just after Labor Day (the first Monday in September), followed by a national announcement tour.<ref> Nagourney, Adam. "Candidates Shift as G.O.P. Field Alters", NY Times (2007-07-19).</ref>
On September 5, 2007, Thompson made his candidacy official, announcing on The Tonight Show that "I'm running for president of the United States" and running an ad during a Republican Presidential candidates debate on Fox News.<ref name=Forbes20070905>Modèle:Cite news www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL</ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.forbes.com/leadership/2007/09/05/politics-republicans-presidency-lead-cx_sm_0905thompson.html|date=2007-09-05 |publisher=Forbes |title=Thompson Finally Steps Onstage |author=Steve McGookin}} Brief excerpts from the Tonight Show appearance are available from NBC. The full Tonight Show transcript is here.</ref> In both cases he pointed people to his campaign website to watch a 15-minute video detailing his platform. His campaign entrance has been described as "lackluster"<ref name="CNN October">Modèle:Cite newswww.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL</ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/10/16/schneider.poll/ | title=Poll: As Thompson's star fades, Clinton's on the rise | author=Bill Schneider | publisher=CNN | date=2007-10-16 | accessdate=2007-10-17}}</ref> and "awkward" <ref> Jill Zuckman
. " Thompson debuts as GOP candidates clash " , Chicago Tribune , 2007-10-10 . Retrieved on 2007-10-17 . </ref> despite high expectations in anticipation of his joining the race.<ref name="Novak"> Robert D. Novak www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258222,00.html//www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/06/AR2007050600914.html . " Let down by Fred Thompson " , Washington Post , 2007-05-07 . Retrieved on 2007-10-17 . </ref>
www.americanresearchgroup.com/ | title=November 30, 2007 - Presidential Preferences | publisher=American Research Group | date=2007-11-30 | accessdate=2007-12-02}}</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite web www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258222,00.html//www.rasmussenreports.com/public content/politics/election 2008 1/daily presidential tracking polling history</ref>//www.americanresearchgroup.com/ | title=November 30, 2007 - Presidential Preferences | publisher=American Research Group | date=2007-11-30 | accessdate=2007-12-02}}</ref><ref>Modèle:Cite web www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258222,00.html//www.rasmussenreports.com/public content/politics/election 2008 1/daily presidential tracking polling history</ref>
Political positions
www.aei.org/publications/pubID.26016,filter.all/pub_detail.asp "Federalism 'n' Me"], AEI (2007-04-23). Retrieved 2007-05-13.</ref> Thompson states "Roe v. Wade was bad law and bad medical science," and that judges shouldn't be determining social policy.<ref>{{cite news//www.aei.org/publications/pubID.26016,filter.all/pub_detail.asp "Federalism 'n' Me"], AEI (2007-04-23). Retrieved 2007-05-13.</ref> Thompson states "Roe v. Wade was bad law and bad medical science," and that judges shouldn't be determining social policy.<ref>"
Transcript: Former Sen. Fred Thompson on 'FOX News Sunday' www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258222,00.html//www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258222,00.html " , 2007-03-11 www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,278554,00.html "Exclusive! Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson on Possible White House Bid"], Fox News Interview (2007-06-05).</ref><ref>Bailey, Holly. "Away From the Cameras," Newsweek (2007-06-25).</ref> Thompson does not support a federal ban on gay marriage, but would support a constitutional amendment to keep one state's recognition of such marriages from imposing gay marriage on all states.<ref> Thompson: Roe bad law and bad medicine . CNN (August 17, 2007)
. Retrieved on 2007-08-13.
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. The Corner (August 17, 2007)
. Retrieved on 2007-08-20 www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,265271,00.html//corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=NTY1MTQ1NWM3ZWQ5MTIxYjk3ZTIzNGJlZTI3YTBhZDA=. </ref> Thompson is skeptical human efforts cause global warming and has pointed to parallel warming on several planets such as Mars.<ref>Thompson, Fred. "Plutonic Warming", AEI, March 22, 2007. Accessed May 13, 2007.</ref> He says citizens are entitled to keep and bear arms if they do not have criminal records;<ref name=ArmedWithTruth>Thompson, Fred. "Armed with the Truth", ABC Radio, May 10, 2007. Accessed May 13, 2007.</ref> he initially supported McCain-Feingold campaign finance legislation but now says certain parts should be repealed.<ref>Sean Hannity interview of Fred Thompson, Fox News, June 6, 2007. Accessed June 9, 2007.</ref> Thompson says U.S. borders need to be secured before considering comprehensive immigration reform,<ref name="Lincoln Day">Thompson, Fred. "Prepared Remarks for Speech to Lincoln Club Annual Dinner", ABC Radio, May 4, 2007. Accessed May 13, 2007.</ref> but supports a path to citizenship, saying “You’re going to have to, in some way, work out a deal where they can have some aspirations of citizenship, but not make it so easy that it’s unfair to the people waiting in line and abiding by the law.” <ref> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sagvVMfAUa4</ref> Thompson supported the U.S. 2003 invasion of Iraq//www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,278554,00.html "Exclusive! Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson on Possible White House Bid"], Fox News Interview (2007-06-05).</ref><ref>Bailey, Holly. "Away From the Cameras," Newsweek (2007-06-25).</ref> Thompson does not support a federal ban on gay marriage, but would support a constitutional amendment to keep one state's recognition of such marriages from imposing gay marriage on all states.<ref>You must specify title = and url = when using {{cite web}}.
. CNN (August 17, 2007)
. Retrieved on 2007-08-13.
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. San Francisco Chronicle (July 19, 2007)
. Retrieved on 2007-07-19. </ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=NTY1MTQ1NWM3ZWQ5MTIxYjk3ZTIzNGJlZTI3YTBhZDA=
. </ref> Thompson is skeptical human efforts cause global warming and has pointed to parallel warming on several planets such as Mars.<ref>Thompson, Fred. "Plutonic Warming", AEI, March 22, 2007. Accessed May 13, 2007.</ref> He says citizens are entitled to keep and bear arms if they do not have criminal records;<ref name=ArmedWithTruth>Thompson, Fred. "Armed with the Truth", ABC Radio, May 10, 2007. Accessed May 13, 2007.</ref> he initially supported McCain-Feingold campaign finance legislation but now says certain parts should be repealed.<ref>Sean Hannity interview of Fred Thompson, Fox News, June 6, 2007. Accessed June 9, 2007.</ref> Thompson says U.S. borders need to be secured before considering comprehensive immigration reform,<ref name="Lincoln Day">Thompson, Fred. "Prepared Remarks for Speech to Lincoln Club Annual Dinner", ABC Radio, May 4, 2007. Accessed May 13, 2007.</ref> but supports a path to citizenship, saying “You’re going to have to, in some way, work out a deal where they can have some aspirations of citizenship, but not make it so easy that it’s unfair to the people waiting in line and abiding by the law.” <ref> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sagvVMfAUa4</ref> Thompson supported the U.S. 2003 invasion of Iraq
and is opposed to withdrawing troops,<ref name=>You must specify title = and url = when using {{cite web}}.
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. Retrieved on 2007-07-02. </ref> but believes "mistakes have been made" since the invasion.<ref name= FNS311>You must specify title = and url = when using {{cite web}}.
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. Retrieved on 2007-07-02. </ref>
Personal life
Marriages & children
. " Thompson wed his ambition " , Los Angeles Times , (2007-09-06) . Retrieved on 2007-09-07 . : "In the summer of 1959….Lindsey told Thompson she was pregnant. He responded, friends say, by asking her to marry him…. Freddie and Sarah exchanged vows in a Methodist church during the second week of his senior year. Seven months later, in April 1960, 17-year-old Thompson had a son."</ref> Their son, Freddie Dalton "Tony" Thompson Jr.<ref name="Knoxnews"/>, was born in April 1960.<ref>Modèle:Cite news www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL</ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070506/NEWS0206/705060398 |title=Fred Thompson chronology |publisher=The Tennessean |date=May 6, 2007}}</ref> Another son and a daughter were born soon thereafter. While Thompson was attending law school, both he and his wife worked to pay for his education and support their three children.<ref name=MC961201/>
The couple divorced in 1985. They have two surviving children,<ref>Modèle:Cite news www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL</ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.nytimes.com/2007/07/02/us/politics/02thompson.html?ex=1341115200&en=090491f42de11114&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink |title=As Senator Rose, Lobbying Became Family Affair |first=David |last=Kirkpatrick |publisher=New York Times |date=July 2, 2007}}</ref> as well as five grandchildren. Thompson's daughter Elizabeth "Betsy" Thompson Panici died from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs on January 30, 2002.<ref name=JF070317/><ref name="TIME070524">Modèle:Cite news www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL</ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1624881,00.html |title=Has Fred Thompson Found His Role? |authorlink=Mark Halperin |last=Halperin |first=Mark |publisher=Time |date=May 24, 2007}}</ref>
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Introduction for more information about editing Wikipedia.-->//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Introduction for more information about editing Wikipedia.--> www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article1977478.ece "Old Girlfriends Cast Their Vote for Thompson"], Times Online (2007-06-24).</ref> In July 1996, Thompson began dating Jeri Kehn (b. 1966) and the two married almost six years later on June 29 2002.<ref> Grove , Lloyd
. " Reliable Sources " , The Washington Post , July 2, 2002 . Retrieved on 2007-11-20 . </ref> When Thompson was asked in a December 2007 Associated Press survey of the candidates to name his favorite possession, he humorously replied "trophy wife." <ref>{{cite news//www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article1977478.ece "Old Girlfriends Cast Their Vote for Thompson"], Times Online (2007-06-24).</ref> In July 1996, Thompson began dating Jeri Kehn (b. 1966) and the two married almost six years later on June 29 2002.<ref>Modèle:Cite news www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258222,00.html//pqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access/131015771.html?dids=131015771:131015771&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT</ref> When Thompson was asked in a December 2007 Associated Press survey of the candidates to name his favorite possession, he humorously replied "trophy wife." <ref> Marc Santora . " A Little Thompson Humor " , The New York Times news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070821/ap_po/candidates_iraq//thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/12/15/a-little-thompson-humor , 2007-12-15 . Retrieved on 2007-12-24 . </ref> The couple have two children, a daughter (b. 2003) and a son (b. 2006).<ref>Modèle:Cite news www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,258222,00.html//www.cbn.com/CBNnews/144288.aspx</ref> <ref> Michelle Cottle . " Jeri Rigged " , The New Republic news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070821/ap_po/candidates_iraq//www.tnr.com/currentissue/story.html?id=43abb294-19e7-4451-b58c-d2e3f1a43311 , 2007-10-22 . Retrieved on 2007-11-21 . </ref>
<ref> Mackenzie Carpenter
. " Married to ambition: Not your father's potential first spouse " , Pittsburgh Post-Gazette news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070821/ap_po/candidates_iraq//www.post-gazette.com/pg/07224/808904-176.stm , 2007-08-12 . Retrieved on 2007-11-26 . </ref>
Cancer
Thompson has non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), a form of cancer. "I have had no illness from it, or even any symptoms. My life expectancy should not be affected. I am in remission, and it is very treatable with drugs if treatment is needed in the future — and with no debilitating side effects," Thompson said.<ref name=FN070411>{{cite news www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL |title=Thompson lobbied for family planning |first= |last= |publisher=San Francisco Chronicle |date=July 19, 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-19}}</ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,265271,00.html |title=Former Senator Fred Thompson in Remission for Lymphoma |publisher=Fox News |date=April 11 2007}}</ref> Like many patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Thompson received treatment with Rituxan.<ref>{{cite web www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2007/07/19/MNGAGR38681.DTL |title=Thompson lobbied for family planning |first= |last= |publisher=San Francisco Chronicle |date=July 19, 2007 |accessdate=2007-07-19}}</ref><ref>The records show he spent much of that time in telephone conferences with the president of the group. He also lobbied administration officials on its behalf three times for a total of about three hours, but it is unclear who in the administration Thompson spoke with or when. When the work became controversial in 2007 in light of Thompson's anti-abortion stance and 2008 presidential campaign, a Thompson spokesperson said, "The [lobbying] firm consulted with Fred Thompson. It is not unusual for a lawyer to give counsel at the request of colleagues, even when they personally disagree with the issue." See Jo Becker, Records Show Ex-Senator’s Work for Family Planning Unit, The New York Times, (2007-07-19). Retrieved 2007-12-22.</ref>//www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-apthompson11apr11,1,1455880.story |title=Fred Thompson discloses past cancer diagnosis |author=Associated Press |publisher=L.A. Times |date=May 15, 2007}}</ref> www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/LeukemiaLymphoma/tb/5424 Fred Thompson, GOP Potential Candidate, Had Rare NHL]," MedPage Today (2007-04-11).</ref> Two other potential Republican presidential nominees have also had cancer: John McCain and Rudy Giuliani.//www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/LeukemiaLymphoma/tb/5424 Fred Thompson, GOP Potential Candidate, Had Rare NHL]," MedPage Today (2007-04-11).</ref> Two other potential Republican presidential nominees have also had cancer: John McCain and Rudy Giuliani.
Religion
news.yahoo.com/s/bloomberg/20070911/pl_bloomberg/a23dx3a8oufe;_ylt=AhXqM0MFIAyTkl69deZbCuiog9IF "Thompson Says He's No Churchgoer, Won't Tout Religion on Stump"], Bloomberg (2007-09-11).</ref> He does not plan to speak about his religion during his campaign saying, "Me getting up and talking about what a wonderful person I am and that sort of thing, I'm not comfortable with that, and I don't think it does me any good."<ref name="Chipman" />//news.yahoo.com/s/bloomberg/20070911/pl_bloomberg/a23dx3a8oufe;_ylt=AhXqM0MFIAyTkl69deZbCuiog9IF "Thompson Says He's No Churchgoer, Won't Tout Religion on Stump"], Bloomberg (2007-09-11).</ref> He does not plan to speak about his religion during his campaign saying, "Me getting up and talking about what a wonderful person I am and that sort of thing, I'm not comfortable with that, and I don't think it does me any good."<ref name="Chipman" />
Filmography
Movies
TV series
- Law & Order (2002–2007)
- Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005–2006)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (11 episodes, 2003–2006)
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2 episodes, 2005)
- Conviction (1 episode, 2006)
- Sex and the City (1 episode, 2000, as "Politician on TV")
- Matlock (1 episode in 1989 as "Gordon Lewis" and 1 episode in 1993 as "Prosecutor Mr. McGonigal")
- Roseanne (1 episode, 1989, as "Keith Faber")
- China Beach (1 episode, 1989, as "Lt. Col. Reinhardt")
- Wiseguy (3 episodes, 1988, as "Knox Pooley")
References
External links
- Official
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www.fred08.com Fred08.com], Friends of Fred Thompson, Inc. (official campaign site).//web.archive.org/web/20021127085410/http://thompson.senate.gov/ Archive of United States Senator Fred Dalton Thompson Congressional Website] (From Internet Archive retrieved 03 January 2007)
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- Documentaries, topic pages and databases
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- Center for Responsive Politics (aka OpenSecrets.org) campaign contributions
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- [{{{2}}} Catégorie Regional/North_America/United_States/Society_and_Culture/Politics/Candidates_and_Campaigns/Presidential/2008/Candidates/Thompson,_Fred] de l’annuaire dmoz.
- News media
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