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James Baker

American lawyer and statesman · United States · Politicians · Born 1930 · age 96

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James Addison Baker III is an American statesman, attorney, diplomat, and former Marine Corps officer.

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2006“My view is that you don't just talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies, as well. And the diplomacy involves talking to your enemies.”In their words5 October 2006On the October 5, 2006 edition of the Fox News Channel's Hannity & Colmes.

1991Financial Times Person of the YearAwardPresidential Medal of FreedomAward1990“We understand the need for assurances to the countries in the East.”In their words9 February 1990Memorandum of conversation between Mikhail Gorbachev and James Baker in Moscow. Feb 9, 1990

1989“You must tell them that there must be a new union or there will be chaos," he [Shevardnadze] implored me.”In their wordsThe Politics of Diplomacy: Revolution, War and Peace 1989-1992 (1995) by James Addison Baker, p. 531

1930Born28 April 1930

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During the Korean War, Baker served for six months on the USS Monrovia (pictured) in the Mediterranean Sea.During the Korean War, Baker served for six months on the USS Monrovia (pictured) in the Mediterranean Sea.Baker was not able to join the family firm Baker Botts due to a policy against nepotism.Baker was not able to join the family firm Baker Botts due to a policy against nepotism.In his first foray into electoral politics, Baker helped his friend George H.W. Bush (pictured) run for the Senate in Texas.In his first foray into electoral politics, Baker helped his friend George H.W. Bush (pictured) run for the Senate in Texas.Baker led the floor fight at the 1976 Republican National Convention for Ford, which this campaign button depicts.Baker led the floor fight at the 1976 Republican National Convention for Ford, which this campaign button depicts.Baker (left) participated in a 1976 campaign strategy session with President Gerald Ford (fourth from left) and others in Vail, Colorado.Baker (left) participated in a 1976 campaign strategy session with President Gerald Ford (fourth from left) and others in Vail, Colorado.Baker campaigned against Mark White, the Democratic nominee for attorney general, but lost by an 11-point margin in November 1978. White later went on to be elected Texas governor.Baker campaigned against Mark White, the Democratic nominee for attorney general, but lost by an 11-point margin in November 1978. White later went on to be elected Texas governor.Reagan campaign operative Senator Paul Laxalt (left) speaks with Baker (center) and George Bush during Bush's 1980 campaign for the Republican nomination.Reagan campaign operative Senator Paul Laxalt (left) speaks with Baker (center) and George Bush during Bush's 1980 campaign for the Republican nomination.

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  1. My view is that you don't just talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies, as well. And the diplomacy involves talking to your enemies.

    Oct 5, 2006, On the October 5, 2006 edition of the Fox News Channel's Hannity & Colmes., Own words

  2. We understand the need for assurances to the countries in the East.

    Feb 9, 1990, Memorandum of conversation between Mikhail Gorbachev and James Baker in Moscow. Feb 9, 1990, Own words

  3. You must tell them that there must be a new union or there will be chaos," he [Shevardnadze] implored me.

    1989, The Politics of Diplomacy: Revolution, War and Peace 1989-1992 (1995) by James Addison Baker, p. 531, Own words

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Presidential Medal of Freedom1991
Financial Times Person of the Year1991
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun

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James Addison Baker III is an American statesman, attorney, diplomat, and former Marine Corps officer. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 10th White House chief of staff and 67th United States secretary of the treasury under President Ronald Reagan, and the 61st U.S. secretary of state, before returning as the 16th White House chief of staff under President George H. W. Bush.

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Politician
Status
living
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Born 1930 · age 96

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