Sandy Berger
National Security Advisor to President Clinton
Born
October 28th, 1945
80 years ago
Died
December 2nd, 2015
9 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 19th National Security Advisor from 1997 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton. Played a key role in shaping U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding NATO expansion and the response to the 1998 embassy bombings in Tanzania and Kenya. Prior to this position, held various roles in the U.S. government and was influential in international relations during the Clinton administration.
Advised on U.S. foreign policy decisions
Oversaw response to embassy bombings in 1998
Led efforts for NATO expansion
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