Warren Christopher
Warren Christopher
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Warren Minor Christopher was a renowned American lawyer, diplomat, and politician who is best known for his tenure as the 63rd United States Secretary of State.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: November 27, 1925, in Scranton, North Dakota
Died: March 18, 2011, in Los Angeles, California
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American
Lawyer
Diplomat
Politician
Early Life and Background
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Warren Christopher was born to a family of modest means. His father, Warren Minor Christopher Sr., was a lawyer who later became a judge. The younger Christopher grew up in Los Angeles, where he developed an early interest in public service. He attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a scholarship and later earned his law degree from USC's Law School.
Major Accomplishments
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Christopher had a long and distinguished career spanning over five decades. Some of his most notable achievements include:
Served as the Chief of Staff to Senator Edmund Muskie during his presidential campaign in 1972.
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter as the United States Ambassador to the Philippines (1977-1981).
Served as the White House Counsel under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 1997.
Served as the 63rd United States Secretary of State from 1993 to 1997, playing a key role in various international crises, including the Bosnian War and the Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations.
Notable Works or Actions
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Christopher was an accomplished lawyer who served on several high-profile cases. Some notable examples include:
Representing the United States government in the landmark Supreme Court case of _United States v. Nixon_ (1974).
Serving as a member of the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy (1963-1964).
Impact and Legacy
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Warren Christopher left an indelible mark on American politics and diplomacy. His tenure as Secretary of State was marked by significant diplomatic achievements, including:
Negotiating the Dayton Peace Accords in 1995.
Playing a key role in the establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Warren Christopher is widely quoted and remembered for his commitment to public service and diplomacy. His tenure as Secretary of State was marked by significant achievements, and he remains an important figure in American politics. As a seasoned diplomat and lawyer, Christopher's insights on international relations and the role of the United States in global affairs continue to be relevant today.
Quotes by Warren Christopher
Hamas, the opponents of Arafat, the opponents of peace, urged a boycott of the election, and yet there was an 85 percent turnout where Hamas is supposed to be strong. Isn't that really quite incredible?
I think before 1997 is over, NATO will have taken giant strides in what’s called adaptation, the discussions about bringing the French fully into the NATO forces.
The Palestinian election is something that was really a turning point. It’s a mandate for peace.
It was helpful to have the American troops there in great strength. They knew there’d be consequences if they didn’t move back. Now, there has been some removal of the foreign forces.
I don’t want to talk about intelligence matters. I will say, however, that intelligence-community estimates should not become public in the way of this city and in the way of Congress.
Both sides were supposed to release all their prisoners, those were unconditional. There was some prisoner release that took place but it’s not been satisfactory.
It will be undertaken, of course, in the June or July summit, and then to bring NATO closer to Russia or vice versa is a way to move toward integration – toward the integration of Europe.
We see considerable strain in Russia, and that’s obviously a matter of concern to us. It’s in the very strong self-interest of Russia to continue on the reform path.
We’ve had it very clear to the Bosnians that our obligation to equip and train their forces is completely conditional on the foreign forces being gone.