Remarks By the President in the State of the Union Address (February 12, 2013)
THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, fellow citizens: Fifty-one years ago, John F. Kennedy declared to this chamber that “the Constitution makes us not rivals
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Alexander A. Arvizu to Media Upon Conclusion of Meeting with Albania's Parliamentary Committee on National Security (February 12, 2013)
First of all, I want to express sincere appreciation to Chairman Demi and to ranking member Gjoni for the kind invitation. We had a very constructive discussion.
Albanian and Montenegrin Journalists Attend Weeklong Media Training (February 11, 2013)
During the week of February 4 – 8, sixteen reporters, eight from Albania and eight from Montenegro, attended a training program in Tirana on “The Role of Media in Strengthening Social Cohesion.”
Statement by U.S. Ambassador Alexander A. Arvizu Following Meeting with Prosecutor General Adriatik Llalla (February 8, 2013)
Good morning. I think all of you saw our statement from yesterday. That statement says pretty much what we need to say, but I will amplify a couple of points. Number one, first of all, I appreciate that the Prosecutor General agreed to see me so early this morning.
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U.S. Embassy Statement on January 21st Verdicts (February 6, 2013)
We are dismayed by the decision of the Tirana District Court to acquit the two defendants who stood trial on charges related to the deaths of three civilian protestors on January 21, 2011.
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Alexander A. Arvizu at OPDAT-Sponsored Seminar “Fighting Judicial and Political Corruption” (February 1, 2013)
Good morning to everyone. I’m really delighted to be here and that OPDAT has been sponsoring a number of workshops. Mr. Llalla, thank you very much for taking time from your very busy schedule to be with us today. Again, for the head of the Tirana District Prosecution, the acting JIU Director, and the head of Financial Crimes at ASP, thank you for taking time out of your schedules to be here.
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Secretary of State John Kerry Welcome Remarks to Employees (February 4, 2013)
SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you very much, Susan. Thank you very much for that welcome. Secretary Nides, who’s an old friend, I’m grateful to him. I told him that’s probably the first and only time he’s ever bowed to me and – (laughter) – I know I’ll never, ever get that again.
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Statement from the President on the Confirmation of John Kerry as the next Secretary of State (January 29, 2013)
I am pleased that the Senate has confirmed John Kerry as our next Secretary of State with overwhelming bipartisan support. From his decorated service in Vietnam to his decades in the Senate as a champion of American global leadership, John’s distinguished career has prepared him to guide American diplomacy in the years ahead.
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U.S. Ambassador Alexander A. Arvizu’s Remarks on Meeting with Red and Black Alliance (January 29, 2013)
Good morning. I have met Mr. Spahiu many times. Today is just a continuation of the many conversations that we have had. We talked a lot about the elections coming up. We had a chance to meet with a lot of his senior staff as well as all the workers that are here at RBA headquarters. Political competition is good; in any democracy you need to have political competition.
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Statement on the Presevo Monument Dispute in Serbia (January 24, 2013)
The United States urges all parties in the Presevo monument dispute to continue to seek a solution. We continue to support the work of the OSCE Mission to Serbia in its efforts to facilitate dialogue between the Government of Serbia and the Albanian community in South Serbia.
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Statement by Victoria Nuland, Spokesperson, on the Terrorist Attack in Algeria (January 21, 2013)
We can now confirm the death of three U.S. citizens in the terrorist attack in Algeria: Victor Lynn Lovelady, Gordon Lee Rowan, and Frederick Buttaccio. We extend our deepest condolences to their families and friends. Out of respect for the families' privacy, we have no further comment. We are also aware of seven U.S. citizens who survived the attack. Due to privacy considerations, we have no further information to provide.
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Alexander A. Arvizu
Alexander A. Arvizu is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, rank of Minister Counselor. (Read his complete biography)
