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Robert M. Kimmitt
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Robert Michael Kimmitt[1] (born December 19, 1947) was United States Deputy Secretary of the Treasury under President George W. Bush. He was nominated by President Bush on June 29, 2005. The United States Senate unanimously confirmed him on July 29, 2005, and he was sworn into office on August 16, 2005.[2] Kimmitt served through the end of the Bush administration, leaving office on January 20, 2009.
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Quick Facts United States Secretary of the Treasury, President ...
Robert M. Kimmitt | |
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United States Secretary of the Treasury | |
Acting | |
In office June 30, 2006 – July 10, 2006 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | John W. Snow |
Succeeded by | Henry Paulson |
United States Deputy Secretary of the Treasury | |
In office August 16, 2005 – January 20, 2009 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Samuel Bodman |
Succeeded by | Neal S. Wolin |
United States Ambassador to Germany | |
In office September 5, 1991 – August 28, 1993 | |
President | George H. W. Bush Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | Vernon A. Walters |
Succeeded by | Richard Holbrooke |
14th Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs | |
In office March 2, 1989 – August 23, 1991 | |
President | George H.W. Bush |
Preceded by | Michael Armacost |
Succeeded by | Arnold Kanter |
Personal details | |
Born | (1947-12-19) December 19, 1947 (age 76) Logan, Utah, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Holly Sutherland |
Children | 5 |
Education | United States Military Academy (BS) Georgetown University (JD) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
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Years of service | 1969–2004 |
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Unit | 173rd Airborne Brigade 101st Airborne Division United States Army Reserve |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Bronze Star (3) Purple Heart Air Medal |
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Kimmitt served as acting Secretary of the Treasury from Friday, June 30, until Monday morning, July 10, following John W. Snow's resignation,[3] but prior to Henry Paulson being sworn into office.[4]