Richard Grenell - I think what you are supposed to be when you are

I think what you are supposed to be when you are young is idealistic and passionate.

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Grenell, Richard. "Idealism and Passion." HuffPost, 10 May 2012.

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About the Author

Richard Grenell

Born: September 18, 1966
Nationality: American
Profession: Diplomat

Biography

Richard Allen Grenell is an American diplomat, political advisor, and media consultant who served as Acting Director of National Intelligence in Former President Donald Trump’s Cabinet in 2020. A member of the Republican Party, Grenell served as the United States Ambassador to Germany from 2018 to 2020 and as the Special Presidential Envoy for Serbia and Kosovo Peace Negotiations from 2019 to 2021.

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