12/01/1983
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"I will miss his wise counsel."
"I am proud to announce his appointment."
"Dr. Alton G. Keel, Jr., to be the U.S. Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization."
"I wish him the very best, expressing my personal gratitude for his outstanding service for over 5 years in this most challenging assignment."