Gary Bauer
Gary Lee Bauer (born May 4, 1946) is an American civil servant, activist, and former political candidate. He served in President Ronald Reagan's administration as Under Secretary of Education and Chief Domestic Policy Advisor, and later became president of the Family Research Council and a senior vice president of Focus on the Family, both conservative Christian organizations. Bauer was a candidate in the 2000 Republican Party presidential primaries and participated in five national debates. He is known for his advocacy of religious liberty, support for Israel, and his dedication to electing conservative candidates to Congress.
Gary Bauer | |
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Bauer on Capitol Hill, 2018 | |
| Member of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom | |
| In office May 2018 – May 2021 | |
| Appointed by | Donald Trump |
| 2nd President of the Family Research Council | |
| In office 1988–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald P. Regier |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth L. Connor |
| Assistant to the President for Policy Development | |
| In office 1987–1988 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | John A. Svahn |
| Succeeded by | Franmarie Kennedy-Keel |
| United States Under Secretary of Education | |
| In office 1985–1987 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Gary L. Jones |
| Succeeded by | Linus D. Wright |
| United States Deputy Under Secretary of Education for Planning and Budget | |
| In office 1982–1985 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Gary L. Jones |
| Succeeded by | Bruce M. Carnes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gary Lee Bauer May 4, 1946 Covington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Georgetown College (BA) Georgetown University (JD) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Currently, Bauer is president of the advocacy organization American Values. In May 2018, President Donald Trump appointed him to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.