Robert Zoellick
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Title: Former Deputy Secretary of State Undergraduate: MPP, Harvard University Home Country: |
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Robert Zoellick served as the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State until July 2006 when he resigned his position to join investment banking firm Goldman Sachs as managing director. During his service as Deputy Secretary, Zoellick supported more U.S. involvement in the anti-genocide efforts in Sudan and was the premier architect of a peace plan for Darfur. Zoellick was also involved in crafting U.S. policy towards China. Prior to joining the State Department, Zoellick was U.S. Trade Representative during the first Bush term. Zoellick is considered an advocate of free trade and was instrumental in leading negotiations to bring China and Taiwain into the World Trade Association. Zoellick has also served in various other positions in the U.S. Department of the Treasury and in the private sector. |
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