In every assignment that Ambassador Quinn had during his three-decade-long diplomatic career as well as his 20 years at the World Food Prize Foundation, one of the recurring comments he received is about the number of interesting stories that he has accumulated. Some are dramatic life and death moments, others reflect the great cultural differences to be bridged when abroad, while the rest are humorous or heartwarming encounters. Given the very positive encouragement he received from so many friends, he prepared a video memoir which endeavors to record as many of these stories and encounters as possible. He hopes they will provide insight into the situations he encountered and perhaps some inspiration about the future.
June 5, 1992
Dying at My Desk: A Medical Scare at the State Department
Dying at My Desk: A Medical Scare at the State Department
July 16, 1992
“Why Did You Take Your Clothes Off at the Russian Ambassador’s Home?”
“Why Did You Take Your Clothes Off at the Russian Ambassador’s Home?”
July 24, 1992
“A Diplomatic Miracle”—The U.N. Peace Process for Cambodia
“A Diplomatic Miracle”—The U.N. Peace Process for Cambodia
October 23, 1992
Rebuilding Roads in Cambodia: The Fall of the Khmer Rouge
Rebuilding Roads in Cambodia: The Fall of the Khmer Rouge
November 19, 1992
Trying to Avoid a “Humpty Dumpty” Collapse in Cambodia
Trying to Avoid a “Humpty Dumpty” Collapse in Cambodia