Christopher Cox
Christopher Cox
Charles Christopher Coxis an American lawyer and former Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a 17-year Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, and member of the White House staff in the Reagan Administration. Prior to his Washington service he was a practicing attorney, teacher, and entrepreneur...
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth16 October 1952
CitySaint Paul, MN
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