Peter C. W. Flory

Peter Cyril Wyche Flory (born 16 October 1955) is an American attorney who served as the NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment from January 2007 to August 2010. He previously served in the George W. Bush Administration as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy from August 2005 to December 2006.

Early life and education Born in Pinehurst, North Carolina, Flory is a 1973 graduate of St. Mark's School in Southborough, Massachusetts. He attended McGill University in Montreal, graduating with a B.A. degree in 1979. Flory continued his education by taking courses at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism until 1980. He later earned his J.D. degree from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1993. His nomination was resubmitted to the Senate on 24 January 2005, but it was not reported back to the full Senate by the Committee on Armed Services until 28 July 2005. President Bush used his recess appointment power to grant Flory the position on 2 August 2005. The Senate never officially confirmed his appointment and the position of Assistant Secretary for International Security Policy was discontinued on 1 December 2006, with its responsibilities being transferred to other Assistant Secretaries of Defense.

Personal Flory is the son of Henry Cyril Flory (28 August 1910 – 5 September 2001) and Elizabeth "Betsy" Wyche (15 November 1919 – 19 November 2007), who were married on 13 February 1954. His father was an immigrant to the United States who had been born in Wales His mother was the daughter of Army Major General Ira T. Wyche. They have three sons and three daughters - Henry, Seamus, Fiona, Xavier, Isabelle, and Mairead. .