Career
From 1961 until 2003, Barclay served as a partner for the upstate New York law firm of Hiscock & Barclay, a law firm that receives a tremendous amount of New York State funds, specializing in Banking and Administrative Law. From 1965 to 1984, Barclay served as a Republican New York State Senator, and held several positions, including Chairman of the Codes Committee, Chairman of the Select Task Force on Court Reorganization, and Chairman of the Senate Republican (Majority) Conference.
His appointment as Ambassador to El Salvador by George W. Bush was announced August 21, 2003, and the nomination was sent to the Senate for confirmation on September 15. The Senate confirmed the nomination on October 3. He was sworn in as Ambassador on November 12, and presented his credentials to El Salvador’s President, Francisco Flores, on December 18. He had no prior diplomatic experience, but has donated more than $215,000 to GOP candidates, including $90,000 to George W. Bush in 2004. He completed his tour as Ambassador in July 2006.
| New York State Senate | ||
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| Preceded by Henry Wise |
New York State Senate, 43rd District 1965 |
Succeeded by Lloyd Newcombe |
| Preceded by Bryce Barden |
New York State Senate, 50th District 1966 |
Succeeded by Thomas Laverne |
| Preceded by Lloyd Newcombe |
New York State Senate, 43rd District 1967–1972 |
Succeeded by Ronald Stafford |
| Preceded by John H. Hughes |
New York State Senate, 45th District 1973–1982 |
Succeeded by Ronald Stafford |
| Preceded by James H. Donovan |
New York State Senate, 46th District 1983–1984 |
Succeeded by John M. McHugh |
| Diplomatic posts | ||
| Preceded by Rose M. Likins |
United States Ambassador to El Salvador 13 December 2003–23 July 2006 |
Succeeded by Charles L. Glazer |
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| Name | Barclay, Hugh Douglas |
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| Short description | American politician |
| Date of birth | July 5, 1932 |
| Place of birth | Pulaski, New York |
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