Sam Nunn

At a time of bitter political polarization and partisanship, Sam Nunn's reputation remains that of a statesman with a record of bipartisanship and a dedication to US national interests above all. His career provides both a valuable lesson in the relationships among the US government, foreign powers, and societies.

Intr-un articol de opinie din 2012 care deplangea starea Senatului SUA, columnistul Washington Post, Dana Milbank, a citat o „teorie principala: Nu exista giganti in camera astazi”. Printre membrii respectati care au mers odata pe podeaua Senatului, admirati pentru expertiza lor si cu o statura care depasea partidul, Milbank l-a numarat pe Sam Nunn (D-GA). politica interna si politica externa sufereau schimbari de anvergura.