“There I was on the front page of the 'London Times' as speaker of the House with an animal on top of my head. I liked it, but it was not what my staff thought was appropriately dignified.”

Former U.S. Speaker of the House and political strategist, Newt Gingrich shaped modern conservative politics in the 1990s. His leadership of the Republican Revolution redefined congressional strategy and policy, emphasizing fiscal conservatism and cultural renewal. He remains a prominent voice in Republican thought and media commentary.