born 1940
Dick Armey is an American politician and economist who served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 26th congressional district from 1985 to 2002. A prominent figure in the Republican Party, he was the House Majority Leader from 1995 to 2001 and played a significant role in the Contract with America, advocating for conservative reforms and fiscal policies. After leaving Congress, Armey became a notable advocate for free-market principles and served as the chairman of FreedomWorks, a conservative advocacy group.