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{{person | {{person | ||
|wikipedia=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Dine | |wikipedia=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Dine | ||
| + | |image=Tom Dine.png | ||
| + | |alma_mater=Colgate University,University of California in Los Angeles, Johns Hopkins University | ||
| + | |birth_date= 29 February 1940 | ||
| + | |death_date= | ||
| + | |nationality=US | ||
| + | |constitutes=activist,spook,civil servant | ||
| + | |description=Former executive director of [[AIPAC]] and former president of [[Radio Free Europe]]/[[Radio Liberty]] | ||
| + | |employment={{job | ||
| + | |title=American Israel Public Affairs Committee/Executive Director | ||
| + | |start=1980 | ||
| + | |end=1993 | ||
| + | }}{{job | ||
| + | |title=RFE/RL/director | ||
| + | |start= August 1997 | ||
| + | |end=November 2005 | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''Thomas A. Dine''' is the former | + | }} |
| + | '''Thomas A. Dine''' is the former executive director of [[AIPAC]] and former president of [[Radio Free Europe]]/[[Radio Liberty]].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20040207091534/https://www.rferl.org/specials/50Years/celebrating/DineBiography.html</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Career== | ||
| + | In the [[1970s]] he worked in the U.S. Senate and the American Embassies in [[New Delhi]], [[India]] as the Personal Assistant to Ambassador [[Chester Bowles]] (1967-1969), and as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the [[Philippines]] 1962-64. | ||
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| + | He was a Senior Analyst for the United States [[Select or special committee|Senate Special Committee on National Emergencies and Delegated Powers]] from 1973 through 1974. Following this, he worked for the [[U.S. Senate Budget Committee|Senate Budget Committee]] in 1975 through 1978. In 1979 through 1980, he was an advisor to Senator [[Edmund Muskie]] on the nuclear weapons policy and the [[Strategic Arms Limitation Talks]], as well as a defense and foreign policy advisor to Senator [[Edward M. Kennedy]]. | ||
| − | + | 1980-1993 he headed the [[American Israel Public Afairs Committee]] [[AIPAC]]; 1993-1996 served as Assistant Administrator for Europe and the New Independent States for [[USAID]]; president of the "former" CIA stations [[Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty]] 1997-2005; chief executive officer of the Jewish Community Federation of [[San Francisco]], the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties from 2005 to 2007. <ref>'Biography of Thomas Dine', [http://www.sfjcf.org/aboutjcf/press/general/tomdinebio.asp Jewish Community Federation website], accessed 1 April, 2009.</ref> | |
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== Appointments == | == Appointments == | ||
| − | :"Because money for Israel originates in Senate and House foreign affairs committees, AIPAC has long ago insured that each and every member of these committees is unconditionally loyal to Israel. Beyond this, AIPAC insures that every other member of Congress consistently votes and speaks out for Israel; that AIPAC's candidate is selected for every "interesting"assignment. In 1983, Secretary of State George Shultz appointed the head of AIPAC himself, '''Thomas A. Dine''', to a blue ribbon planel of prominent citizens to recommend changes in the foreign aid program. Dine was the only lobbyist on this panel composed of 27 Senators and Representatives, a fact that made James Abourezk remark "It would make as much sense to let the president of Lockheed Corporation serve on a Defense Department board which decides what planes our air force will buy" (Paul Findley, pp. 31). <ref>Michael Poulin, 'The Lobby', [http://www.sonomacountyfreepress.com/palestine/lobby.html ''Palestinian Papers''], June, 1989.</ref> | + | :"Because money for Israel originates in Senate and House foreign affairs committees, AIPAC has long ago insured that each and every member of these committees is unconditionally loyal to Israel. Beyond this, AIPAC insures that every other member of Congress consistently votes and speaks out for Israel; that AIPAC's candidate is selected for every "interesting"assignment. In 1983, [[US Secretary of State]] [[George Shultz]] appointed the head of AIPAC himself, '''Thomas A. Dine''', to a blue ribbon planel of prominent citizens to recommend changes in the foreign aid program. Dine was the only lobbyist on this panel composed of 27 Senators and Representatives, a fact that made [[James Abourezk]] remark "It would make as much sense to let the president of Lockheed Corporation serve on a Defense Department board which decides what planes our air force will buy" (Paul Findley, pp. 31). <ref>Michael Poulin, 'The Lobby', [http://www.sonomacountyfreepress.com/palestine/lobby.html ''Palestinian Papers''], June, 1989.</ref> |
| − | *1970 to 1974: Dine served as Senator Frank Church's legislative assistant for foreign affairs | + | *1970 to 1974: Dine served as Senator [[Frank Church]]'s legislative assistant for foreign affairs |
*1973 to 1974: U.S. Senate Special Committee on National Emergencies and Delegated Powers <ref>'PRESIDENT CLINTON NAMES TWO ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATORS AT THE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT', [http://clinton6.nara.gov/1993/10/1993-10-26-aid-release.html Clinton Presidential Materials Project website], 26 October, 1993.</ref> | *1973 to 1974: U.S. Senate Special Committee on National Emergencies and Delegated Powers <ref>'PRESIDENT CLINTON NAMES TWO ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATORS AT THE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT', [http://clinton6.nara.gov/1993/10/1993-10-26-aid-release.html Clinton Presidential Materials Project website], 26 October, 1993.</ref> | ||
*1975 to 1978: Dine served as head of the Senate Budget Committee's national security staff | *1975 to 1978: Dine served as head of the Senate Budget Committee's national security staff | ||
| − | *1979-1980: | + | *1979-1980: Was advisor to Senator [[Edmund Muskie]] on nuclear weapons policy and the SALT treaty, and defense and foreign policy advisor to Senator [[Edward M. Kennedy]]. |
== Affiliations == | == Affiliations == | ||
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*[[Council on Foreign Relations]] – since 1974 <ref>'PRESIDENT CLINTON NAMES TWO ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATORS AT THE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT', [http://clinton6.nara.gov/1993/10/1993-10-26-aid-release.html Clinton Presidential Materials Project website], 26 October, 1993.</ref> | *[[Council on Foreign Relations]] – since 1974 <ref>'PRESIDENT CLINTON NAMES TWO ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATORS AT THE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT', [http://clinton6.nara.gov/1993/10/1993-10-26-aid-release.html Clinton Presidential Materials Project website], 26 October, 1993.</ref> | ||
*[[Mark C. Medish]] Partner Akin Gump specialising on property rights in Russia/former Soviet Union (worked together with Thomas Dine on ex-Soviet property) | *[[Mark C. Medish]] Partner Akin Gump specialising on property rights in Russia/former Soviet Union (worked together with Thomas Dine on ex-Soviet property) | ||
| − | * [[Freedom House]] Trustee Board member<ref>Freedom House [http://www.freedomhouse.org/template.cfm?boardmember=66&page=10 Board of Trustees] Accessed 15th May 2009</ref>. | + | * [[Freedom House]] Trustee Board member<ref>Freedom House [http://www.freedomhouse.org/template.cfm?boardmember=66&page=10 Board of Trustees] Accessed 15th May 2009</ref>. |
| + | *[[Prague Society for International Cooperation]], a NGO whose main goals are [[networking]] and the development of a new generation of "responsible, well-informed" leaders and thinkers. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Born | 29 February 1940 |
| Nationality | US |
| Alma mater | Colgate University, University of California in Los Angeles, Johns Hopkins University |
| Member of | Committee for the Liberation of Iraq, Council on Foreign Relations/Historical Members, Freedom House, The Prague Society |
Former executive director of AIPAC and former president of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
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Thomas A. Dine is the former executive director of AIPAC and former president of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.[1]
Career
In the 1970s he worked in the U.S. Senate and the American Embassies in New Delhi, India as the Personal Assistant to Ambassador Chester Bowles (1967-1969), and as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines 1962-64.
He was a Senior Analyst for the United States Senate Special Committee on National Emergencies and Delegated Powers from 1973 through 1974. Following this, he worked for the Senate Budget Committee in 1975 through 1978. In 1979 through 1980, he was an advisor to Senator Edmund Muskie on the nuclear weapons policy and the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks, as well as a defense and foreign policy advisor to Senator Edward M. Kennedy.
1980-1993 he headed the American Israel Public Afairs Committee AIPAC; 1993-1996 served as Assistant Administrator for Europe and the New Independent States for USAID; president of the "former" CIA stations Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty 1997-2005; chief executive officer of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties from 2005 to 2007. [2]
Appointments
- "Because money for Israel originates in Senate and House foreign affairs committees, AIPAC has long ago insured that each and every member of these committees is unconditionally loyal to Israel. Beyond this, AIPAC insures that every other member of Congress consistently votes and speaks out for Israel; that AIPAC's candidate is selected for every "interesting"assignment. In 1983, US Secretary of State George Shultz appointed the head of AIPAC himself, Thomas A. Dine, to a blue ribbon planel of prominent citizens to recommend changes in the foreign aid program. Dine was the only lobbyist on this panel composed of 27 Senators and Representatives, a fact that made James Abourezk remark "It would make as much sense to let the president of Lockheed Corporation serve on a Defense Department board which decides what planes our air force will buy" (Paul Findley, pp. 31). [3]
- 1970 to 1974: Dine served as Senator Frank Church's legislative assistant for foreign affairs
- 1973 to 1974: U.S. Senate Special Committee on National Emergencies and Delegated Powers [4]
- 1975 to 1978: Dine served as head of the Senate Budget Committee's national security staff
- 1979-1980: Was advisor to Senator Edmund Muskie on nuclear weapons policy and the SALT treaty, and defense and foreign policy advisor to Senator Edward M. Kennedy.
Affiliations
- Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty President (2005)
- AIPAC former President (1980-1993)
- Israel Policy Forum - Senior Policy Adviser
- Committee for the Liberation of Iraq
- Brookings Institution – 1979 Senior Fellow, Washington [5]
- Council on Foreign Relations – since 1974 [6]
- Mark C. Medish Partner Akin Gump specialising on property rights in Russia/former Soviet Union (worked together with Thomas Dine on ex-Soviet property)
- Freedom House Trustee Board member[7].
- Prague Society for International Cooperation, a NGO whose main goals are networking and the development of a new generation of "responsible, well-informed" leaders and thinkers.
External links
- Joe Eskenazi, "A man of the world: From AIPAC to Radio Free Europe to San Francisco JCF", Jewish News Weekly, 29 July, 2005.
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References
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20040207091534/https://www.rferl.org/specials/50Years/celebrating/DineBiography.html
- ↑ 'Biography of Thomas Dine', Jewish Community Federation website, accessed 1 April, 2009.
- ↑ Michael Poulin, 'The Lobby', Palestinian Papers, June, 1989.
- ↑ 'PRESIDENT CLINTON NAMES TWO ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATORS AT THE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT', Clinton Presidential Materials Project website, 26 October, 1993.
- ↑ 'Thomas A. Dine', web.archive.org/Radio Free Europe website
- ↑ 'PRESIDENT CLINTON NAMES TWO ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATORS AT THE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT', Clinton Presidential Materials Project website, 26 October, 1993.
- ↑ Freedom House Board of Trustees Accessed 15th May 2009
