WILLIAM PERRY

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 10/11/1927     Death:

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

William James Perry is an American mathematician, engineer, businessman, and civil servant who was the United States Secretary of Defense from February 3, 1994, to January 23, 1997, under President Bill Clinton. He also served as Deputy Secretary of Defense (1993–1994) and Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (1977–1981).

NOTABLE WORK

WHY THEY MATTER

William Perry was intellectually unique in his ability to seamlessly blend his expertise in mathematics, engineering, and business with his extensive experience in government service at the highest levels. His groundbreaking contributions include playing key roles in shaping U.S. defense policy, overseeing technological advancements within the Department of Defense, and demonstrating the intersection of academia, industry, and public service in solving complex national security challenges.

FAMOUS QUOTE

Our first action that really set us off in a bad direction was whenNatostarted to expand, bringing ineastern Europeannations, some of them borderingRussia. At that timewe were working closely with Russiaand they were beginning to get used tothe idea that Nato could be a friend rather than an enemy... but they were very uncomfortable about having Nato right up on their border and they made a strong appeal for us not to go ahead with that.Cited inRussian hostility 'partly caused by west', claims former US defence head, 9 Mar 2016

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