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The Remarkable Political And Diplomatic Legacy Of James Baker
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Former Secretary of State James Baker’s distinguished career and service to
every Republican president from Gerald Ford to George W. Bush has elevated
him to elder statesman status. Now, his life, career and legacy are
examined in a new book, “The Man Who Ran Washington.” Its authors, veteran
Washington, D.C., journalists Susan Glasser and Peter Baker, join Judy
Woodruff to discuss.
every Republican president from Gerald Ford to George W. Bush has elevated
him to elder statesman status. Now, his life, career and legacy are
examined in a new book, “The Man Who Ran Washington.” Its authors, veteran
Washington, D.C., journalists Susan Glasser and Peter Baker, join Judy
Woodruff to discuss.
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