| Reasoning: |
"We are working alongside Iraqis to secure a united, stable, and democratic Iraq. The process of developing a stable political system that produces a competent and strong national unity government that reflects the needs and interests of all Iraqis is an Iraqi effort, but they have our sincere and unwavering support."
"Near Eastern Affairs," usinfo.state.gov (accessed July 17, 2008)
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| Involvement and Affiliations: |
Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, 2005-2008
Member, Council on Foreign Relations
Member, American Foreign Service Association
Member, Phi Beta Kappa
US Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt, 2001-2005
Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, 1998-2001
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, 1995-1998
Deputy Chief of Mission, US Embassy in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), 1992-1995
Charge d’Affaires, US Embassy in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), 1992-1994
Executive Assistant to the Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Department of State, 1991-1992
Member, National Security Council staff, White House, 1989-1991
Political Officer, US Embassy in Amman (Jordan), 1986-1988
Chief, Political Section, Damascus (Syria), 1984-1986
Officer responsible for Lebanon in Washington, 1982-1983
Officer responsible for Syria in Washington, 1981-1982
Political Officer, US Embassy in Islamabad (Pakistan), 1979-1981
Co-recipient, Group Valor Award, 1979
Staff, Office of the Under Secretary for Security Assistance, Science, and Technology, 1977-1979 |
| Education: |
MA, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, 1977
BA, School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University, 1975
Attended London School of Economics, 1973-1974 |
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