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Benjamin Gilman: Indeed, more American Ambassadors than American Generals have been killed abroad since the end of the Second World War.

On the recordMay 12, 1999
Indeed, more American Ambassadors than American Generals have been killed abroad since the end of the Second World War.
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Benjamin Gilman
New York
Source
congress.gov
May 12, 1999

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Highlighting the dangers faced by American Ambassadors.

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