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Francis Xavier Taylor (1948–)
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Non-career appointee
State of Residence: Maryland
State of Residence: Maryland
- Ambassador at Large
Appointed: July 12, 2001
Entry on Duty: July 13, 2001
- Commissioned as Coordinator for Counter-Terrorism with the rank of Ambassador at Large.
- Ambassador at Large
Appointed: July 12, 2001
Entry on Duty: July 13, 2001
Termination of Appointment: November 15, 2004- With the rank of Ambassador at Large while serving as Director for the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons
- Director of the Bureau of Counterterrorism
Appointed: July 12, 2001
Entry on Duty: July 13, 2001
Termination of Appointment: November 15, 2002- Held rank of Ambassador at Large during his tenure.
- Assistant Secretary of State for Diplomatic Security
Appointed: November 14, 2002
Entry on Duty: November 18, 2002
Termination of Appointment: February 19, 2005- Served concurrently as Director of the Office of Foreign Missions.
- Director of the Office of Foreign Missions
Appointed: November 14, 2002
Entry on Duty: November 18, 2002
Termination of Appointment: February 19, 2005- Served concurrently as Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security.