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Log Cabin Republicans Names R. Clarke Cooper as New
Executive Director
(Washington, DC) R. Clarke Cooper, a former diplomat and veteran, has been named
the Executive Director of the Log Cabin Republicans by its National Board of Directors.
Cooper is an eight-year veteran of the George W. Bush Administration, most recently
serving as Counselor and Chief of Staff at the United States Mission to the United
Nations (USUN) and as an Alternative Representative to the U.N. Security Council from
2007 to 2009. Prior to his service in New York, he served as the Senior Legislative
Advisor for the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Iraq Affairs from 2006-2007,
and as the Legislative Affairs Advisor for the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad from 2005-
2006. Cooper initially came to Iraq as an Army reserve officer on active duty, for which
he was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Combat Action Badge,
the Iraq Campaign Medal with two stars and the Joint Meritorious Unit Award.
“Log Cabin is fortunate to have Clarke’s skills and experience to lead the organization
at this critical time,” said Log Cabin Republicans National Board Chairman Terry
Hamilton. “His 16 years of public policy and political experience have prepared him to
lead Log Cabin and ensure our role as a key player in strengthening an inclusive
Republican Party. As Congress is debating the failed ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy, we
could not have a better advocate in ensuring that this policy gets overturned. The
National Board looks forward to working
Log Cabin Republicans Names R. Clarke Cooper as New
Executive Director
(Washington, DC) R. Clarke Cooper, a former diplomat and veteran, has been named
the Executive Director of the Log Cabin Republicans by its National Board of Directors.
Cooper is an eight-year veteran of the George W. Bush Administration, most recently
serving as Counselor and Chief of Staff at the United States Mission to the United
Nations (USUN) and as an Alternative Representative to the U.N. Security Council from
2007 to 2009. Prior to his service in New York, he served as the Senior Legislative
Advisor for the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Iraq Affairs from 2006-2007,
and as the Legislative Affairs Advisor for the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad from 2005-
2006. Cooper initially came to Iraq as an Army reserve officer on active duty, for which
he was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Combat Action Badge,
the Iraq Campaign Medal with two stars and the Joint Meritorious Unit Award.
“Log Cabin is fortunate to have Clarke’s skills and experience to lead the organization
at this critical time,” said Log Cabin Republicans National Board Chairman Terry
Hamilton. “His 16 years of public policy and political experience have prepared him to
lead Log Cabin and ensure our role as a key player in strengthening an inclusive
Republican Party. As Congress is debating the failed ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy, we
could not have a better advocate in ensuring that this policy gets overturned. The
National Board looks forward to working
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with Clarke.”
Cooper first entered the Bush Administration in 2001 as the Assistant Director of the
National Park Service for Legislative and Congressional Affairs. Prior to the Bush
Administration, Cooper served as Deputy Director of the Florida-Washington Office
from 1999-2001 for Governor Jeb Bush.
“During my administration, Clarke was part of an excellent team that built improved
relations with the federal government that benefited the citizens of Florida,” said
former Governor Bush, now Chairman of the Foundation for Florida’s Future. “He
proved himself to be hardworking and results driven and a genuine public servant.”
Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Ranking Member of the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs and LGBT Equality Caucus member, welcomed Cooper’
s appointment: “I have known Clarke his entire career from when he served on my
legislative staff and am thrilled to see him lead Log Cabin. I look forward to working
with him to further advocate and secure equal rights for all Americans.”
“Log Cabin’s mission derives from our firm belief in the principles of limited
government, individual liberty, individual responsibility, free markets and a strong
national defense,” said Cooper. “We emphasize these principles and
Cooper first entered the Bush Administration in 2001 as the Assistant Director of the
National Park Service for Legislative and Congressional Affairs. Prior to the Bush
Administration, Cooper served as Deputy Director of the Florida-Washington Office
from 1999-2001 for Governor Jeb Bush.
“During my administration, Clarke was part of an excellent team that built improved
relations with the federal government that benefited the citizens of Florida,” said
former Governor Bush, now Chairman of the Foundation for Florida’s Future. “He
proved himself to be hardworking and results driven and a genuine public servant.”
Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Ranking Member of the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs and LGBT Equality Caucus member, welcomed Cooper’
s appointment: “I have known Clarke his entire career from when he served on my
legislative staff and am thrilled to see him lead Log Cabin. I look forward to working
with him to further advocate and secure equal rights for all Americans.”
“Log Cabin’s mission derives from our firm belief in the principles of limited
government, individual liberty, individual responsibility, free markets and a strong
national defense,” said Cooper. “We emphasize these principles and
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the moral values on which they stand are consistent with the pursuit of equal
treatment under the law for gay and lesbian Americans. I look forward to working with
Log Cabin members and our allies in the Republican Party as we fight for the
principles that are so important to our nation.”
Cooper will also serve as Executive Director of the Liberty Education Forum, a non-
partisan educational foundation that is associated with Log Cabin, which focuses on
reaching out to conservatives and people of faith about issues affecting gay and
lesbian Americans.
treatment under the law for gay and lesbian Americans. I look forward to working with
Log Cabin members and our allies in the Republican Party as we fight for the
principles that are so important to our nation.”
Cooper will also serve as Executive Director of the Liberty Education Forum, a non-
partisan educational foundation that is associated with Log Cabin, which focuses on
reaching out to conservatives and people of faith about issues affecting gay and
lesbian Americans.
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