John LeBoutillier, a NewsMax.com pundit, is a former U.S. Congressman and a nationally recognized political commentator.
He has been
a prolific writer, beginning with his best-selling book Harvard Hates
America (October 1978). Later he authored Vietnam Now (September 1989)
and co-authored Primary, a novel (September 1979). He has contributed
to many major newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times,
The New York Post and The Wall Street Journal, among others.
In 1980,
Mr. LeBoutillier was elected to represent New York's 6th District.
He defeated a 16-year Democrat incumbent and became the youngest member
of the 97th Congress. In the House, Congressman LeBoutillier served
on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and as a member of Special
House POW/MIA Task Force.
After leaving Congress, Mr. LeBoutillier
continued to be active in POW/MIA affairs. He currently runs "Sky
Hook II Project," dedicated to recovering living American POWs in
Southeast Asia.
He also has been a frequent commentator and host of
several media programs and is a frequent guest on radio and television
shows. In 1984, Mr. LeBoutillier interviewed Richard M. Nixon
for the ABC Network radio in his first live network radio appearance
since leaving the White House.
He has been a frequent guest on many
national talk show programs, including the Today show, ABC's 20/20,
Nightline and CNN's Crossfire.
