William Perry
William Perry is a prominent American politician and former defense official who served as the 19th United States Secretary of Defense from 1994 to 1997 under President Bill Clinton. A graduate of Stanford University, Perry has had a long career in both academia and government, focusing on national security and defense technology. He is known for his work in nuclear disarmament and his advocacy for a strong national defense. Perry has also been involved in various think tanks and organizations dedicated to promoting peace and security. Recently, he was one of five former defense secretaries who criticized President Donald Trump's decision to dismiss key military leaders, labeling the action as reckless and politically motivated.
Born on Oct 11, 1927 (97 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 3 | 6.33 | 0.08% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 60,662 | $2,700,000 | 2,413$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 786,552 | 981 | $6,000 | 7$ |
| Greece | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 4,265 | $190,000 | 78$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 16,156 | $155,000 | 57$ |
| Russia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 32,456 | $1,500,000 | 338$ |
| Iran | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 27,803 | $610,000 | 202$ |
| Totals | 8 | 350,926,408 | 142,323 | $5,161,000 | 3,095$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
William 'the Refrigerator' Perry is mentioned as a player who has played both offense and defense.
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United Kingdom:
William Perry was among the former defense secretaries urging Congress to hold hearings.
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United Kingdom:
Perry, a former defence secretary, is among those urging Congress to investigate Trump's firings.
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Guyana:
William Perry is one of the former defense secretaries who condemned Trump’s military firings.
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Russia:
William Perry is one of the former defense ministers who expressed concern over Trump's actions.
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Iran:
William Perry is one of the former Secretaries of Defense who condemned Trump's actions.
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Greece:
Former Defense Secretary William Perry expressed concern over Trump's recent dismissals of military leaders.
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Ukraine:
William Perry is one of the former defense ministers who condemned Trump's actions.
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