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# William Joseph Burns

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William Joseph Burns is an American diplomat who served as the 8th director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during the Biden administration from March 19, 2021 to January 20, 2025.

##  Quotes by William Joseph Burns

> [Never say never to anything, .. As you get older, being alone isn't very desirable. You want someone to drink your coffee…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-joseph-burns/never-say-never-to-anything-as-you-get-older-being-alone-isn-t-very/)

William Joseph Burns

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> [I am ready to burn out for God. I am ready to endure any hardship, if by any means I might save…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/william-joseph-burns/i-am-ready-to-burn-out-for-god-i-am-ready-to-endure-any-hardship-if/)

William Joseph Burns

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