Howard Baker Quotes

A collection of quotes by Howard Baker.

Howard Baker (1925-2014) was an American politician and diplomat. He served as a Republican Senator from Tennessee from 1967 to 1985 and was the Senate Majority Leader from 1981 to 1985. Known for his pragmatic approach and skill in bipartisan compromise, Baker played a crucial role in various political issues, including the Watergate investigation as a member of the Senate Watergate Committee. Later, he served as the White House Chief of Staff under President Ronald Reagan and as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan from 2001 to 2005.

I intend to travel to Okinawa and to visit with Okinawa offi

I intend to travel to Okinawa and to visit with Okinawa officials and the citizens of Okinawa at an early date. I will send my best analysis of that situation, including the local attitudes, back to Washington, to the government there.

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