Former Ag Secretary and Congressman Dan Glickman
Claudia Cragg speaks to former Congressman Dan Glickman, @DanRGlickman, about his new book from the University Press of Kansas, Secretary Glickman (he held the post of Agricultural Secretary in the Clinton administration) tells his story of a classical family background, religious heritage, and \u201cMidwestern-nice\u201d roots, and how it led to a long and successful career in public office.\xa0 Now at almost\xa077\xa0and newly retired from the Aspen Institute,\xa0Dan is known throughout Washington as one of the most approachable politicians with relationships on both sides of the aisle.\xa0 He tells a now infamous story of how his name was actually proposed for the job as Secretary of Agriculture by Bob Dole and Leon Panetta.\xa0 What he has written combines Dan's sense of humor with serious reflection on his rise from the middle of nowhere to becoming a successful U.S. politician and the first Jewish secretary of agriculture.\xa0 A religious man that cherishes his strong family ties,\xa0Glickman\xa0shares the lessons he has learned about success, compromise and staying true to yourself \u2013 even when stepping into the shoes of the most powerful man on Earth (a chapter in the book and his recounting of the 1997 Inauguration when he was chosen as the designated survivor).