Scope and Contents Tape 12, Side 2, through Tape 13, Side 2. In the ninth interview session, conducted on January 13, 1993, Atiyeh shares his thoughts about Oregon and national politics at the time of the interview in 1993, including the election for president of the Oregon Senate, the incoming administration of President Bill Clinton, and Oregon’s Ballot Measure 5. He discusses the nature of leadership and his own legacy as governor. He then continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate from 1965 to 1979,...

Scope and Contents Tape 11, Side 1, through Tape 12, Side 1. In the eighth interview session, conducted on December 28, 1992, Atiyeh continues discussing serving in the Oregon Senate, with a focus on the 1971 legislative session. He discusses his committee assignments, his fellow senators, and legislation, particularly regarding education and taxes. He also talks about receiving mail from his constituents. He describes the passage of the Bottle Bill in the Senate; shares his views on the Vietnam War; and talks...