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Raymond Leo Flynn (born July 22, 1939), also known as Ray Flynn, was the Mayor of Boston from 1984 to 1993, and later the American ambassador to the Vatican (1993 - 1997) under President Bill Clinton. Although a life-long Democrat, he is a pro-life activist and endorsed President Bush in the 2000 presidential election. He was instrumental in drawing the pro-life, Catholic vote to pro-choice Governor Bill Clinton of Arkansas in his 1992 bid for the White House against candidacy for re-election of the anti-abortion, pro-life George H.W. Bush. This was done by his strong endorsement for Bill Clinton and his policies during extensive travel throughout the country on Raymond Flynn's part in behalf of Bill Clinton.

Flynn began his political career as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1971 to 1979, representing the South Boston neighborhood during the turbulent busing crisis of the early 1970s. He later served on the Boston City Council from 1978 to 1984, before successfully running for Mayor. Following his service as United States Ambassador, Flynn ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. House seat that was being vacated by U.S. Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy II.

Before entering politics, Flynn was an All-American basketball player at Providence College, was selected Most Valuable Player in the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) during his senior year, and was the last player cut from the then-World Champion Boston Celtics.

Flynn is the author of two books: The Accidental Pope and John Paul II: A Personal Portrait of the Pope and the Man.

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