Douglas Kmiec
Diplomat, U.S. Ambassador to Malta
A scholar and diplomat served as the United States Ambassador to Malta from 2009 to 2011. Authored several books addressing legal and ethical issues and was a prominent voice in constitutional law. Contributed to discussions on the intersection of law and religion, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement in a democratic society. Engaged in academia and served as a professor at various institutions.
Served as U.S. Ambassador to Malta
Authored multiple works on constitutional law
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