During his tenure as Ambassador , the U.S. expanded its military and law enforcement cooperation with Greece , strengthened their partnership in the Balkans , increased trade and investment and people - to - people programs .
From 1997 to 2001 , Burns was U.S. Ambassador to Greece .
During Burns ' tenure as Ambassador , U.S. U.S. expanded its military and law enforcement cooperation Greece Greece , strengthened their partnership in the Balkans , increased trade and investment and people - to - people programs .
From 1997 to 2001 , Burns was U.S. Ambassador to Greece .