05/21/1981
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"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."
"He is a talented, dedicated, and able public servant, whose service to this administration and to our country is deeply valued."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill and his family."