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June 24, 1999

United Nations Ambassador Confirmation

Richard Holbrooke testified about his diplomacy in the Balkans, where he had served for several years as President Clinton’s chief envoy. Se… read more

Richard Holbrooke testified about his diplomacy in the Balkans, where he had served for several years as President Clinton’s chief envoy. Several senators asked about his close dealings with Yugoslav President Milosevic who had been indicted for war crimes by an international tribunal. Mr. Holbrooke responded by saying that he was not in a position to make moral judgements but had to deal with Yugoslav leadership if any kind of peace could be achieved. close

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Jesse Helms U.S. Senator [R] North Carolina
Richard C. Holbrooke Assistant Secretary (Former) Department of State->European Affairs

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Program ID:: 125415-1
Category:: Senate Committee
Format:: Senate Committee
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Jun 24, 1999 | 11:18pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:: Jun 26, 1999 | 12:39pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

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Jun 24, 1999 | 11:18pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Jun 25, 1999 | 4:50am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Jun 26, 1999 | 12:39pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

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