Jim Sasser
American politician
James Ralph Sasser (born September 30, 1936) is an American politician and attorney. He is a Democrat. He was a United States Senator from Tennessee from 1977 to 1995, and was Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee.[1]
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United States Ambassador to China | |
In office February 14, 1996 – July 1, 1999 | |
President | Bill Clinton |
Preceded by | J. Stapleton Roy |
Succeeded by | Joseph Prueher |
United States Senator from Tennessee | |
In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1995 | |
Preceded by | Bill Brock |
Succeeded by | Bill Frist |
Personal details | |
Born | James Ralph Sasser September 30, 1936 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Mary Sasser |
Education | University of Tennessee, Knoxville Vanderbilt University (BA, LLB) |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1957-1963 |
Unit | Reserves |
From 1996 to 1999, during the Clinton Administration, he was the United States Ambassador to China.
References
change- ↑ "Sasser, James Ralph — Biographical Information". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 2007-06-15.