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Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan Keynote Address

U.S. Support for Humanitarian Assistance

Date: Thursday, March 22, 2018 / Time: 12:15pm - 1:00pm 

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Deputy Secretary Sullivan delivered a keynote address on U.S. Support for Humanitarian Assistance during an invite-only event at the U.S. Institute of Peace.

John J. Sullivan was confirmed by the United States Senate and sworn in as the Deputy Secretary of State on May 24, 2017.

Moderated by Nancy Lindborg, president, U.S. Institute of Peace. Join the conversation on Twitter with #SullivanUSIP.

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