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Leslie Aspin Jr., né le 21 juillet 1938 à Milwaukee (Wisconsin) et mort le 21 mai 1995 à Washington, D.C., est un homme politique américain. Membre du Parti démocrate, il est représentant du Wisconsin entre 1971 et 1995 puis secrétaire à la Défense entre 1993 et 1994 dans l'administration du président Bill Clinton. Leslie „Les” Aspin, Jr. (ur. 21 lipca 1938, zm. 21 maja 1995) – amerykański polityk z Partii Demokratycznej. Od 1971 do 1993 zasiadał w Izbie Reprezentantów Stanów Zjednoczonych jako przedstawiciel stanu Wisconsin. Od 21 stycznia 1993 do 3 lutego 1994 służył jako sekretarz obrony USA w administracji Billa Clintona. Zrezygnował z powodu fali krytyki skierowanej przeciwko niemu, wywołanej między innymi przez amerykańskie niepowodzenia w Somalii. Leslie "Les" Aspin, Jr. (Milwaukee, 21 de julho de 1938 – Washington, D.C., 21 de maio de 1995) foi um político e economista norte-americano. Ele serviu como membro da Câmara dos Representantes dos Estados Unidos de 1971 a 1993 e também como 18º Secretário de Defesa entre 1993 e 1994 durante o primeiro ano da presidência de Bill Clinton. Leslie Aspin Jr. (* 21. Juli 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; † 21. Mai 1995 in Washington, D.C.) war ein US-amerikanischer Politiker und US-Verteidigungsminister während der Präsidentschaft von Bill Clinton vom 21. Januar 1993 bis zum 3. Februar 1994. Leslie "Les" Aspin, Jr., född 21 juli 1938 i Milwaukee, Wisconsin, död 21 maj 1995 i Washington D.C., var en amerikansk demokratisk politiker. Han studerade vid Yale University där han tog sin B.A.-examen i historia 1960. Sedan åkte han till Oxford med hjälp av ett s.k. Rhodesstipendium. Vid Oxfords universitet avlade han 1962 M.A. i nationalekonomi. Därefter doktorerade han i nationalekonomi vid Massachusetts Institute of Technology, varifrån han fick sin Ph.D.-examen 1966. Leslie Aspin Jr. (*21 de julio de 1938 –† 21 de mayo de 1995) fue un político estadounidense. Secretario de Defensa de EE. UU. (1993-1994). Leslie Aspin Jr. (July 21, 1938 – May 21, 1995) was an American Democratic Party politician who served as the U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 1st congressional district from 1971 to 1993 and as the 18th United States Secretary of Defense under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 1994. Leslie (Les) Aspin jr. (Milwaukee (Wisconsin), 21 juli 1938 – Washington, 21 mei 1995) was een Amerikaans politicus van de Democratische Partij. Hij diende als minister van Defensie onder president Bill Clinton van 1993 tot 1994. Eerder was hij lid van het Huis van Afgevaardigden voor het 1e congresdistrict van Wisconsin van 1971 tot 1993. Les Aspin, all'anagrafe Leslie Aspin Jr. (Milwaukee, 21 luglio 1938 – Washington, 21 maggio 1995), è stato un politico statunitense, segretario della difesa dal 1993 al 1994 durante la presidenza di Bill Clinton. Леслі «Лес» Аспін-молодший (англ. Leslie «Les» Aspin, Jr.; нар. 21 липня 1938, Мілуокі, Вісконсин — пом. 21 травня 1995, Вашингтон) — американський політик-демократ. З 1971 по 1993 рік він був членом Палати представників Сполучених Штатів як представник штату Вісконсин. З 21 січня 1993 по 3 лютого 1994 він служив як міністр оборони США в адміністрації Клінтона. Перед тим очолював Комітет Палати представників США зі збройних сил. Пішов у відставку через критику на його адресу. Лесли «Лес» Эспин-младший (англ. Leslie «Les» Aspin, Jr.; 21 июля 1938, Милуоки, Висконсин — 21 мая 1995, Вашингтон) — американский политик-демократ.
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Leslie Aspin Jr. (*21 de julio de 1938 –† 21 de mayo de 1995) fue un político estadounidense. Secretario de Defensa de EE. UU. (1993-1994). Les Aspin, all'anagrafe Leslie Aspin Jr. (Milwaukee, 21 luglio 1938 – Washington, 21 maggio 1995), è stato un politico statunitense, segretario della difesa dal 1993 al 1994 durante la presidenza di Bill Clinton. Leslie „Les” Aspin, Jr. (ur. 21 lipca 1938, zm. 21 maja 1995) – amerykański polityk z Partii Demokratycznej. Od 1971 do 1993 zasiadał w Izbie Reprezentantów Stanów Zjednoczonych jako przedstawiciel stanu Wisconsin. Od 21 stycznia 1993 do 3 lutego 1994 służył jako sekretarz obrony USA w administracji Billa Clintona. Zrezygnował z powodu fali krytyki skierowanej przeciwko niemu, wywołanej między innymi przez amerykańskie niepowodzenia w Somalii. Leslie (Les) Aspin jr. (Milwaukee (Wisconsin), 21 juli 1938 – Washington, 21 mei 1995) was een Amerikaans politicus van de Democratische Partij. Hij diende als minister van Defensie onder president Bill Clinton van 1993 tot 1994. Eerder was hij lid van het Huis van Afgevaardigden voor het 1e congresdistrict van Wisconsin van 1971 tot 1993. Leslie "Les" Aspin, Jr., född 21 juli 1938 i Milwaukee, Wisconsin, död 21 maj 1995 i Washington D.C., var en amerikansk demokratisk politiker. Han studerade vid Yale University där han tog sin B.A.-examen i historia 1960. Sedan åkte han till Oxford med hjälp av ett s.k. Rhodesstipendium. Vid Oxfords universitet avlade han 1962 M.A. i nationalekonomi. Därefter doktorerade han i nationalekonomi vid Massachusetts Institute of Technology, varifrån han fick sin Ph.D.-examen 1966. Aspin var arméofficer 1966-1968. Då arbetade han som systemanalytiker på USA:s försvarsdepartement. Innan han blev invald till USA:s representanthus 1970 hade han varit aktiv i delstatspolitiken i Wisconsin och undervisat nationalekonomi vid . Aspin blev invald i representanthuset sammanlagt tolv gånger. Han var ledamot av representanthuset från den 3 januari 1971 till den 20 januari 1993, då han avgick för att tillträda som försvarsminister i Bill Clintons kabinett. I kongressen blev Aspin känd som expert på försvarspolitikens område. Han hade varit motståndare till Vietnamkriget redan innan han blev ledamot av representanthuset. 1985 blev han ordförande för representanthusets försvarsutskott. Vissa demokrater var missnöjda med Aspins ordförandeskap i och med att han var en anhängare av Ronald Reagans stöd till Contras. 1987, då diskussionen kring Iran-contras-affären gick som hetast, gick han miste om ordförandeskapet men fick det strax tillbaka. 1991 stödde han öppet George H.W. Bush när presidenten ville få Irak ut ur Kuwait med amerikansk militär makt. Många demokrater var skeptiska till Aspins ställningstagande men när kriget löpte snabbt och resulterade i amerikansk seger, befästes Aspins ställning som försvarsexpert. I Clintons presidentvalskampanj 1992 fungerade Aspin som försvarspolitisk expert. Eftersom Clinton själv saknade expertis på området, var Aspin tack vare sin erfarenhet ett naturligt val som försvarsminister efter den segerrika kampanjen. Förhören i USA:s senat var omfattande men Aspin konfirmerades lätt som försvarsminister. Strax efter att Aspin tillträdde, fick han hjärtproblem. Han tillbringade flera dagar på sjukhuset i februari 1993. En månad senare var han tillbaka på sjukhuset för att få en pacemaker. Tillbaka på jobbet fick han genast ta itu med frågan om homosexuella i militären. Han hade lovat en snabb lösning i frågan, men det visade sig mycket svårt. I december 1993 lyckades Aspin med att introducera nya riktlinjer som innebar att militären inte skulle fråga, vilken sexuell inriktning en rekryt har. Den nya riktlinjen kallades don't ask, don't tell. Aspin avgick från försvarsministeriet på grund av personliga orsaker. Han återvände till universitetsvärlden, men blev snart ordförande för det rådgivande organet the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board. Aspin avled i ett slaganfall i maj 1995. Leslie Aspin Jr., né le 21 juillet 1938 à Milwaukee (Wisconsin) et mort le 21 mai 1995 à Washington, D.C., est un homme politique américain. Membre du Parti démocrate, il est représentant du Wisconsin entre 1971 et 1995 puis secrétaire à la Défense entre 1993 et 1994 dans l'administration du président Bill Clinton. Leslie Aspin Jr. (July 21, 1938 – May 21, 1995) was an American Democratic Party politician who served as the U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 1st congressional district from 1971 to 1993 and as the 18th United States Secretary of Defense under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 1994. In Congress, Aspin had a reputation as an intellectual who took a middle-of-the-road position on controversial issues. He supported the Reagan administration regarding the MX missile and aid to the Nicaraguan Contras, but he opposed the B-2 bomber and the Strategic Defense Initiative. He played a major role in convincing the House to support the January 1991 resolution supporting the use of force by President George H. W. Bush against Iraq, after it invaded Kuwait. Aspin served as Secretary of Defense from 1993 to 1994. He faced complex social issues, such as the roles of homosexuals in uniform, and of women in combat, as well as major decisions regarding the use of military force in Somalia, Bosnia, and Haiti. He proposed budget cuts and restructuring of forces as part of the downsizing of the military after the end of the Cold War. The deaths of U.S. soldiers in Somalia because of inadequate military support led to his resignation. Леслі «Лес» Аспін-молодший (англ. Leslie «Les» Aspin, Jr.; нар. 21 липня 1938, Мілуокі, Вісконсин — пом. 21 травня 1995, Вашингтон) — американський політик-демократ. З 1971 по 1993 рік він був членом Палати представників Сполучених Штатів як представник штату Вісконсин. З 21 січня 1993 по 3 лютого 1994 він служив як міністр оборони США в адміністрації Клінтона. Перед тим очолював Комітет Палати представників США зі збройних сил. Пішов у відставку через критику на його адресу. Leslie "Les" Aspin, Jr. (Milwaukee, 21 de julho de 1938 – Washington, D.C., 21 de maio de 1995) foi um político e economista norte-americano. Ele serviu como membro da Câmara dos Representantes dos Estados Unidos de 1971 a 1993 e também como 18º Secretário de Defesa entre 1993 e 1994 durante o primeiro ano da presidência de Bill Clinton. No Congresso, Aspin tinha a reputação de sempre tomar uma posição conciliatória em questões controversas. Ele apoiou a administração de Ronald Reagan sobre a questão dos mísseis MX e na ajuda aos Contras da Nicarágua, porém foi contra ao bombardeiro B-2 Spirit e à Iniciativa Estratégica de Defesa. Aspin teve um papel importante ao convencer a Câmara dos Representantes a aprovar uma resolulção apoiando o uso da força pelo presidente George H. W. Bush contra o Iraque depois da invasão do Kuwait. Como Secretário de Defesa, enfrentou questões complexas como o papel dos homossexuais e das mulheres nas forças armadas. Aspin teve que tomar grandes decisões sobre o uso de força militar na Somália, Bósnia e Herzegovina e Haiti. Foi contra o corte de orçamento do exército e sua reestruturação como parte do fim da Guerra Fria. Ele renunciou ao cargo por causa da perda de vidas norte-americanas na Somália ocasionadas pela falta de apoio militar adequado. Leslie Aspin Jr. (* 21. Juli 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; † 21. Mai 1995 in Washington, D.C.) war ein US-amerikanischer Politiker und US-Verteidigungsminister während der Präsidentschaft von Bill Clinton vom 21. Januar 1993 bis zum 3. Februar 1994. Лесли «Лес» Эспин-младший (англ. Leslie «Les» Aspin, Jr.; 21 июля 1938, Милуоки, Висконсин — 21 мая 1995, Вашингтон) — американский политик-демократ.
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