Biography
A Representative from Georgia. Born in Atlanta, Ga. , January 30, 1948. Attended the public schools of Franklin County, Ga. B. A. , University of Georgia, 1970, J. D. , University of Georgia School of Law, 1973, LL. M. , London School of Economics, 1978. United States Air Force, 1973-1977. Admitted to the bar in 1973 and commenced the practice of law. Staff attorney, House Ways and Means Committee, 1973. Georgia State senator, 1987-1993. Elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Third Congress (January 3, 1993-January 5, 1995). Unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Fourth Congress. Ambassador, Office of United States Trade Representative, 1998-2000.