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Lemnitzer

American  
[lem-nit-ser] / ˈlɛm nɪt sər /

noun

  1. Lyman Louis 1899–1988, U.S. army officer; chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff 1960–63; supreme allied commander NATO 1963–69.


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While he considers banning ransom payments problematic, Lemnitzer says it would be a “no-brainer” to compel insurers to stop reimbursing for them.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2021

Jan Lemnitzer, a Copenhagen Business School lecturer, thinks cyber insurance should be compulsory for businesses large and small, just as everyone who drives must have car insurance and seat belts.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 4, 2021

In fact, Army General Lyman Lemnitzer assured the president that “if we are given the right to use nuclear weapons, we can guarantee victory.”

From Salon • May 19, 2017

A: As General Lemnitzer, who was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has said, they did approve it, although responsibility for the planning lay primarily with the CIA.

From US News • Jun. 5, 2015

Lemnitzer set up thirty-eight charts on easels and brought the president up to speed.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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