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Remarks by Vice President Biden in Ukraine
VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Thank you very much. Thank you, Jorge, Reverend, clergy. Ladies and gentlemen, it's an honor to be here. I want to thank you for your coming today. And I want to thank the people and the government of Ukraine for their warmth and hospitality they've shown me the last two days.
It's a special honor to be here in Kyiv. I know times are difficult for many today, but I’m inspired, and still inspired, as many Americans are, by what happened here less than five years ago. That sea of orange that flooded Independence Square, the hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians who poured into Kyiv demanding peacefully that their votes be counted and that their voices be heard, is something that will not be forgotten for a long, long time.
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Statement by Vice President Joseph Biden after Meeting with President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko
VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Mr. President, thank you very much for your hospitality. And on behalf of President Obama, I want to express our admiration, as well as our thanks -- our admiration for what you and your colleagues began in what was an inspiration to other parts of the world and your neighbors, the Orange Revolution, and also thanks for your cooperation and help in the Balkans and Iraq and Afghanistan. And I agree with you, I think we had a very productive meeting.
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Press Briefing by National Security Advisor to the Vice President Tony Blinken
on the Vice President's Upcoming Trip
to Ukraine and Georgia
MR. BLINKEN: Good afternoon, this is Tony Blinken. Thank you all very much for joining the call. I know it's a busy day, so I appreciate it. Let me just note at the outset that as evidence of the importance we attach to our relations with Ukraine and Georgia, the Vice President is bringing with him a very, very strong interagency team, with senior members from the State Department, the Defense Department, the National Security Council staff, and the National Economic Council staff.
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U.S. Embassy in Kyiv Celebrated Independence Day
On Thursday, June 2nd the US Embassy to Ukraine celebrated the 233rd anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. Government officials, military personal, business representatives, members of foreign diplomatic missions, clergy, and other special guests convened under sunny skies at the US ambassador’s residence to mark America’s birthday.
The guests were treated to classic American fare and spirits, including grilled salmon and barbeque sandwiches. Clarinet Quartet, a classical music ensemble from the US Air Forces of Europe Band, provided musical accompaniment.
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Remarks of President Barack Obama at the New Economic School, Moscow
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Well, congratulations, Oxana. And to the entire Class of 2009, congratulations to you. I don't know if anybody else will meet their future wife or husband in class like I did, but I'm sure that you're all going to have wonderful careers.
I want to acknowledge a few people who are here. We have President Mikhail Gorbachev is here today, and I want everybody to give him a big round of applause. (Applause.) I want to thank Sergei Gurief, Director of the New Economic School. (Applause.) Max Boiko, their Chairman of the Board. (Applause.) And Arkady Dvorkovich, who is the NES board member, President of the Alumni Association and is doing an excellent job for President Medvedev, because he was in our meeting yesterday.
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The 37th Issue of the Public Affairs Section's Newsletter Visnyk: Focus on Diversity
The 37th issue of the Public Affairs Section's newsletter Visnyk focuses on Diversity. It looks at the impact of immigration on U.S. history and culture with articles from alumni of U.S. government funded exchange programs. This issue includes also English lessons by Nancy McKeand and "Alabama Memories" of TEA alumna Tetiana Hrynkevych as well as a list of Teaching in Excellence program winners.
If you are an alumna of a U.S. funded program, we welcome articles on your U.S. experience, projects and follow on activities. Contact Iegorovaoi@state.gov to share your insights.
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