William Cohen
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About
Republican politician who served Maine in the Senate from 1979 to 1997. He also represented Maine's 2nd district in the House from 1973 to 1979.
Before Fame
He played basketball in high school and college and was named to the Maine all-state high school and college team.
Trivia
While a member of the House he was one of the first republicans to break from his party and vote for the impeachment of Richard Nixon after the watergate scandal.
Family Life
He married writer
Associated With
He served as Secretary of Defense under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001.