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Jim Sasser
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James Ralph Sasser (born September 30, 1936) is an American politician, diplomat, and attorney. A Democrat, Sasser served three terms as a United States senator from Tennessee from 1977 to 1995, and was Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee. From 1996 to 1999, during the Clinton Administration, he was the United States Ambassador to China.
Quick Facts 6th United States Ambassador to China, President ...
Jim Sasser | |
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6th United States Ambassador to China | |
In office February 14, 1996 ā July 1, 1999 | |
President | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | J. Stapleton Roy |
Succeeded by | Joseph Prueher |
United States Senator from Tennessee | |
In office January 3, 1977 ā January 3, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Bill Brock |
Succeeded by | Bill Frist |
Personal details | |
Born | James Ralph Sasser (1936-09-30) September 30, 1936 (age 87) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary Sasser |
Education | University of Tennessee, Knoxville Vanderbilt University (BA, LLB) |
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Years of service | 1957-1963 |
Unit | Reserves |
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