Gil Kerlikowske
Richard Gil Kerlikowske (born November 23, 1949) is a former Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection. He assumed office on March 6, 2014 and retired January 20, 2017.[1] He also served as the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy between 2009 and 2014.[2][3]
Gil Kerlikowske | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection | |
| In office March 7, 2014 – January 20, 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Thomas Winkowski (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Kevin McAleenan |
| 6th Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy | |
| In office May 7, 2009 – March 7, 2014 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | John P. Walters |
| Succeeded by | Michael Botticelli |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 23, 1949 Fort Myers, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Anna Lazlo |
| Education | University of South Florida, Tampa (BA, MA) |
Kerlikowske was not in favor of the legalization of cannabis.[4]
In a December 9, 2010 interview with The Nation magazine, Kerlikowske called Nancy Reagan's "Just Say No" campaign one of the "major successes" of the War on Drugs.[5][6]
Gil Kerlikowske Media
Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowske speaks with staff and patients at the Covenant House, which helps drug-addicted teenagers and adults.
Kerlikowske speaks as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy in 2011.
.jpg)
References
- ↑ CNN, Pamela Brown. "Ex-border chief: 'Don't believe anyone was talked to about a travel ban'". CNN.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ Boston, 677 Huntington Avenue; Ma 02115 +1495‑1000 (13 March 2017). "R. Gil Kerlikowske, Former Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection". Voices in Leadership.
- ↑ "Gil Kerlikowske". The Institute of Politics at Harvard University.
- ↑ California marijuana legalization goes up in smoke. Reuters. Retrieved on 2010-12-22.
- ↑ Abramski, Sasha (2010-12-09) Questions for the Drug Czar, The Nation
- ↑ Sullum, Jacob (2010-12-21) ONDCP Director Gil Kerlikowske's Model for Enlightened Drug Policy: Nancy Reagan, Reason
Other websites
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- Gil Kerlikowske collected news and commentary at The New York Times
- Interview with Gil Kerlikowske on PMAKid.com
This short article about a person from the United States can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.