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I think there was a pretty smooth hand-off from the administration of President Clinton to the administration of President Bush, particularly in the counterterrorism area. The reason I say that is because there was, for transitions, I think a stunning continuity.

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Richard Armitage
Age: 79
Born: 1945
Born: April 26
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Richard Lee Armitage
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