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Despite the demands of this job, one of the things my wife and I try to do is to spend time together alone. And one of the things we really enjoy doing together is seeing a good movie.
Warren Christopher
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Warren Christopher
Age: 85 †
Born: 1925
Born: October 17
Died: 2011
Died: March 18
Diplomat
Former United States Deputy Secretary Of State
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Scranton
North Dakota
Warren Minor Christopher
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