32 Years in Congress: Institutional Respect & Bipartisan Action – Hon. David Dreier '75

What does it mean to practice responsible leadership in a deeply polarized world? In this special episode of CMC Conversations, recorded live at the CMC Leads Summit, host Parishi Kanuga '26 sits down with Claremont McKenna College Trustee and former Congressman David Dreier '75. Congressman Dreier served 32 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, making history as the first Californian to chair the powerful House Rules Committee. In this expansive dialogue, he shares foundational insights from his time on Capitol Hill—from shaping monumental trade policy like NAFTA/USMCA to defending minority party rights and fostering institutional respect across the political aisle. He also discusses his post-congressional dedication to global trade, press freedom via the Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation, and his commitment to nurturing the next generation of collaborative public servants through the Dreier Roundtable at CMC. Tune in to discover why institutional values, civil discourse, and bipartisan collaboration remain the ultimate bedrocks of modern democracy. Learn more about the Dreier Roundtable at CMC: https://www.cmc.edu/drt