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Tom Schieffer


 

John Thomas "Tom" Schieffer (born October 4, 1947) is the Ambassador of the United States to Japan, and was Ambassador to Australia from 2001 to 2005. A friend and former business partner of President George W. Bush, Schieffer is a highly visible defender of the policies of the Bush Administration.

Ambassador in Tokyo

The White House announced in January 2005 President Bush's intention to nominate Schieffer as US ambassador to Japan. He was confirmed by the Senate, and began serving as Ambassador in Tokyo on April 1.

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2005 - Japan - Tokyo - April 1

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