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A bronze bust of former Secretary of State James A. Baker, III that will be part of the permanent collection of the National Museum of American Diplomacy was recently unveiled in Washington, D.C. The specially commissioned bust honors “the most important unelected official in America since World War II,” said Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the unveiling ceremony. “Thank you for being such a great leader for this country and for this department.”

“Bob Dole was a true American patriot who represented the very best of our country. From his combat service during World War II until his time at the highest levels in American political leadership, he spent his career trying to make our country the very best it could be,” said Secretary Baker.

Former Secretary of State James A. Baker, III, received the Bush Foundation’s George H.W. Bush Award for Excellence in Public Service last week. In a conversation with former Vice President Dan Quayle at the awards ceremony, Secretary Baker reflected on what made the Kuwait strategy successful, current political polarization and government spending & debt. 

Former Secretary of State James A. Baker, III, joined former Kurdistan Region President Masoud Barzani and other officials at an online event marking the 30th anniversary of the U.S. humanitarian mission that laid the foundation for the formation of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. 

“George Shultz was a rare breed of American whose multifaceted career in public service, business and academia is unparalleled,” wrote Secretary Baker.