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Dulles Faces Berlin Talks Amid State Department Patronage Fight
An American Secretary of State John Foster Dulles confronts Molotov in Berlin while a clash over replacing career diplomats with political appointees erupts at home. Dulles cites past changes showing the Eisenhower administration increased top posts. critics warn patronage could damage foreign policy quality and jeopardize Europe focus amid budget cuts.
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