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Tony Venhuizen: “Governor Knipe resigned to be ambassador to Singapore.”

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Published December 3, 2024 | Video Starts at 14:04

But his confirmation was, or his nomination rather was withdrawn. So Christie would be the first South Dakotan to serve in the Cabinet. We have had other South Dakotans take federal appointments. I mentioned Governor Knipe resigned to be ambassador to Singapore. Governor Sigurd Anderson served on the Federal Trade Commission. Nils Bowe, Governor Bowe worked in the White House and then was a judge on the Customs Court. Federal Customs Court. (14:04–14:08)

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