Anthony Joseph Principi | |
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4th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs | |
In office January 23, 2001 – January 26, 2005 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Hershel W. Gober (acting) |
Succeeded by | Robert James Nicholson |
Acting United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs | |
In office September 26, 1992 – January 20, 1993 | |
President | George H. W. Bush |
Preceded by | Ed Derwinski |
Succeeded by | Jesse Brown |
Personal details | |
Born | New York City | April 16, 1944
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | United States Naval Academy Seton Hall |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Anthony Joseph Principi (born April 16, 1944) was the 4th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs. He was picked by President George W. Bush on January 23, 2001, and resigned on January 26, 2005. He is a lobbyist for Pfizer and chairman of QTC Management, a company that works on contracts for the Veterans Affairs Department.[1]