Howard Henry Baker, Jr. (born November 15, 1925) is a former Senate Majority Leader, Republican U.S. Senator from Tennessee, White House Chief of Staff, and a former United States Ambassador to Japan. Known in Washington, D.C. as the "Great Conciliator," Baker is often regarded as one of the most successful Senators in terms of brokering compromises, enacting legislation, and maintaining civility. Wikipedia
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Senator Howard H. Baker, Jr. Former United States Ambassador, Japan Former United States Senate Majority Leader Citi Senior Advisor www.citigroup.com/citigroup/profiles/baker/sa.htm