The United States Capitol 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the ages America …
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Good morning everyone. I am honored to participate in today’s Industry Day as hosted by our colleagues from United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA). This event reinforces our work with partners within Niger to find the best possible ways to promote private sector activity such as our efforts at the …
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“ZERO PALU! JE M’ENGAGE” OFFICIAL LAUNCH ERIC P. WHITAKER, AMBASSADOR TO THE REPUBLIC OF NIGER, EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA As delivered October 18, 2018 Madam First Lady Hadjia Aissata Issoufou; Ladies and Gentlemen, the Presidents of the Institutions of the Republic; Ladies and Gentlemen, Members of the Government; Honorable Members; Mr. President …
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Remarks Thomas A. Shannon, Jr. Under Secretary for Political Affairs U.S. Institute of Peace Washington, DC September 13, 2017 IntroductionGood morning. Thank you President Lindborg for your very kind and generous introduction. To you and to Ambassador Carson I am grateful for the invitation to participate in this important and timely symposium. It is always …
Read More» In its quest to destroy knowledge, the terrorist group Boko Haram has killed more than 20,000 people, displaced more than 2 million, and flung some 7 million Nigerians into hunger, thirst, and desperate need. Boko Haram has a complete and total disrespect for life, the opposite of every religion. It fears knowledge. It fears education. …
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