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    Peter Tarnoff

    American politician (1937–2023)

    Peter Tarnoff (April 19, 1937 – November 1, 2023) was an American politician who served as the under secretary of state for political affairs during the first term of President Bill Clinton, from 1993 to 1997.[1] In May 1997, United States secretary of stateMadeleine Albright presented him with the Department of State's highest award, the Distinguished Service Award for extraordinary service in advancing American interests through creative and effective diplomacy.

    Tarnoff was President of the Council on Foreign Relations from 1986 until 1993.[2][3] Before taking up that position, he served as executive director of the World Affairs Council of Northern California[4] and President of the International Advisory Corporation.

    While on sabbatical from the Department of State in 1982–1983, Tarnoff was a lecturer at Stanford University and Georgetown University.

    During his career as a Foreign Ser