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I'm very skeptical about the good intentions of Milosevic.

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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
Lawyer
Military Officer
Politician
Writer
Scranton
North Dakota
Warren Minor Christopher
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