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  1. Remarks by Ambassador Sison at the Chamber of Commerce, Matara (January 17, 2013)
  2. Remarks by Ambassador Sison at the Opening of a Shelter for Women Victims of Human Trafficking (December 12, 2012)
  3. Combating Delays in the Judicial Process: Speech by Pamela Q. Harris, Court Administrator Circuit Court Montgomery County, Maryland to the Junior Bar Association of Sri Lanka (November 16, 2012)
  4. Ambassador Sison's Remarks at the 3rd Annual Motorola Inter-University Software Development Final Competition (October 5, 2012)
  5. Ambassador Sison's Remarks at US-AMCHAM Trade Show (September 16, 2012)
  6. Remarks by Assistant Secretary Robert Blake at AmCham Luncheon (September 14, 2012)
  7. Remarks by Colonel James Robinson at the Defense Seminar 2012
  8. Remarks for the July 4th Celebration by Ambassador Butenis
  9. Remarks by Ambassador Butenis for LGBT Leadership Workshop (June 17, 2012)
  10. Remarks by Ambassador Butenis at Closing Ceremony for the ACCESS Program (June 9, 2012)
  11. Statement of Ambassador Michele Sison, nominee to be Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives before Senate Foreign Relations Committee (June 6, 2012)
  12. Remarks by Ambassador Patricia Butenis at the Wasgamua National Park (May 27, 2012)
  13. Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Valerie Fowler (April 5, 2012)
  14. Partnering with the Wonder of South Asia: The View from the U.S. - Speech Delivered by Michael J. Delaney, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for South and Central Asia at the Expo 2012 Symposium
  15. Opening Remarks for TIFA by U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Valerie Fowler (March 27, 2012)
  16. Remarks by Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton at the International Women of Courage Awards Ceremony (March 8, 2012)
  17. Opening Remarks by Ambassador Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe at Informal Consultations on a Draft Resolution on Promoting Reconciliation and Accountability in Sri Lanka at the Human Rights Council (March 8, 2012)
  18. Opening remarks by Ambassador Butenis at the International Women’s Day event (March 8, 2012)
  19. Letter from Economic Counselor to Sunday Times on Iran Sanctions (February 28, 2012)
  20. Remarks by Ambassador Butenis at the Galle Face Hotel on USAID’s Public Private Alliances
  21. Remarks as Prepared to the Galle Dialogue, Sri Lanka By Robert M. Scher, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asian Affairs (November 14, 2011)
  22. Remarks by Ambassador Butenis at the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation Announcement Event in Galle (October 25, 2011)
  23. Ambassador's Remarks for Eisenhower Essay Reception
  24. Remarks by Ambassador Butenis at the AmCham Annual General Meeting 'The Amcham’s Role in Developing Post-Conflict Sri Lanka' (September 29, 2011)
  25. Remarks by Ambassador Butenis at Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
  26. Remarks by Ambassador Patricia Butenis at the Training for Trusteeship conference hosted by the Weeramantry International Center for Peace Education and Research. (September 5, 2011)
  27. Remarks by Ambassador Patricia Butenis at the Inaugural meeting of the Sri Lanka – America Parliamentary Friendship Association (August 26, 2011)
  28. Remarks by Ambassador Patricia Butenis at the Opening Ceremony of South Asia Maritime Security Conference (July 11, 2011)
  29. Independence Day Remarks by Ambassador Patricia Butenis (July 4, 2011)
  30. Remarks by Ambassador Butenis at the Fathima Welfare Center tree planting program (July 1, 2011)
  31. Remarks by the President on the Middle East And North Africa (May 19, 2011)
  32. Remarks by Robert O. Blake Jr.,Assistant Secretary of State, South and Central Asia Bureau at the “Sri Lanka Looks Ahead: Will Prosperity Bring Peace?” Asia Society Event (March 14, 2011)
  33. Remarks of President Barack Obama's Address to the United Nations General Assembly (September 23, 2010)
  34. Remarks by Ambassador Butenis at the Englishtown Launch Ceremony (February 22, 2011)
  35. Ambassador's remarks at the delivery of flood relief (February 11, 2011)
  36. Ambassador's speech at the hSenid International HRM Conference (February 10, 2011)
  37. Ambassador’s speech at American Corner opening in Jaffna (January 24, 2011)
  38. Lanka U.S. relations looking back and forward (January 23, 2011)
  39. Chargé d'Affaires Valerie Fowler's remarks at the handing over ceremony of four trucks to the Sri Lankan Army Humanitarian Demining Unit (November 22, 2010)
  40. Chargé d'Affaires Valerie Fowler's remarks for remarks for handover of $5 million to FAO (November 17, 2010)
  41. Remarks by Ambassador Butenis to the Muslims expulsion commemoration (November 14, 2010)
  42. President Obama’s Speech in Jakarta, Indonesia (November 10, 2010)
  43. Remarks by the President commemorating 26/11 attacks on Mumbai (November 6, 2010)
  44. Remarks by the Ambassador Butenis at the seminar "Protecting Sri Lankan Families from Counterfeit Drugs" (October 17, 2010)
  45. Remarks by Ambassador Butenis at the Awards Ceremony of the Rural Voices Unlimited (September 18, 2010)
  46. Remarks made by the Ambassador Butenis at the CIMA Convocation (September 16, 2010)
  47. Remarks made by the Ambassador Butenis for Ifthar Dinner at Fathima Welfare Center (September 1, 2010)
  48. Ambassador's Remarks at Launch of MTV Trafficking in Persons Video (August 30, 2010)
  49. Ambassador’s Remarks to the Women’s Chamber (August 29, 2010)
  50. Keynote address delivered by the Ambassador Butenis at the Sri Lanka Library Association's 50th Anniversary Seminar (August 28, 2010)
  51. Remarks by the Ambassador Butenis at the Independence Day 2010 celebrations (July 2, 2010)
  52. June 28, 2010: Remarks by the Ambassador Butenis at the Pandemic Influenza Regional Reconstruction and Recovery Seminar (June 28, 2010)
  53. Remarks made by Ambassador Patricia Butenis at Sarvodaya (May 11, 2010)
  54. Statement by the United States of America at the 16th SAARC Summit (April 29, 2010)
  55. Remarks by the President at the Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship (April 26, 2010)
  56. Keynote Address at the College of Journalism Graduation Ceremony by Ms. Valerie Fowler, Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy (March 4, 2010)
  57. Remarks by Ambassador Patricia A. Butenis at the USAID event “Donation to IOM for North Resettlement” (Feb. 2, 2010)
  58. Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Patricia A. Butenis at the USAID Mapping Equipment and Specialized Software Handover Event (Jan. 15, 2009)
  59. Statement by U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake at the Colombo Press Conference (Dec. 9, 2009)
  60. Ambassador’s speech at the American Chamber of Commerce, Sri Lanka (Nov. 17, 2009)
  61. Remarks made by Ambassador Butenis at the Annual General Meeting of Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (Nov. 11, 2009)
  62. Remarks made by the Ambassador Butenis at the career guidance seminar in Kandy through the UPP Program (Oct. 23, 2009)
  63. Remarks made by the Ambassador Butenis at the ceremony for unveiling of new DVC equipments (Oct. 23, 2009)
  64. Remarks by Ambassador Butenis at the official TIFA consultations meeting (Oct. 15, 2009)
  65. Speech made by U.S. Embassy’s Vice Consul Mr. Joel Wiegert at the SLBFE (Aug. 10, 2009)
  66. Remarks by Charge d’Affaires James Moore at the Elpitiya Hospital Opening Ceremony (July 16, 2009)
  67. Remarks by Charge d’Affaires James R. Moore at the Food for Peace Handover Ceremony (July 14, 2009)
  68. Remarks by Charge d’Affaires James R. Moore at the Independence Day Reception (July 2, 2009)
  69. Remarks made by Chargé d'Affaires James Moore at the closing ceremony of the Multinational Communications Interoperability Program's Final Planning Conference (June 26, 2009)
  70. Remarks by Chargé d'Affaires James Moore at the opening session of the UNSCR 1540 Implementation Workshop (June 23, 2009)
  71. Remarks by Charge d'Affaires James R. Moore DOE Megaports Visit by a Senior Bangladeshi Delegation (June 11, 2009)
  72. Remarks by Ambassador Robert O. Blake at his Final Press Conference as U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives (May 20, 2009)
  73. Ambassador's Remarks to the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) (April 20, 2009)
  74. Statement by Robert A. Wood, Acting Spokesman (April 16, 2009)
  75. Ambassador Blake's Speech to the AmCham CEO/CIO Forum (March 24, 2008)
  76. Ambassador's Remarks to the European Chamber of Commerce Session (March 19, 2009)
  77. Internews Interview with Ambassador Robert Blake (March 17, 2009)
  78. Ambassador Blake’s remarks at the Foundation for Co-Existence Youth Conference on War Termination (March 6, 2009)
  79. Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission James R. Moore At the Inauguration of Emergency Medical Services for Jaffna District (Feb. 11, 2009)
  80. Remarks made by Ambassador Blake at the ceremony to launch the website of the Amarapura Maha Sangha Sabha (Jan. 31, 2009)
  81. Ambassador Blake's Remarks at Habitat for Humanity 10,000 Houses Celebration (Jan. 28, 2009)
  82. Remarks by Ambassador Blake at the WFP Food Relief Donation Ceremony (Jan. 27, 2009)
  83. Ambassador Blake Accepts Interfaith Blessing for President Obama (Jan. 26, 2009)
  84. Former U.S. Ambassadors’ to Sri Lanka Letter to President Mahinda Rajapaksa (Jan. 19, 2009)
  85. Remarks made by Ambassador Blake during a series of groundbreaking ceremonies for U.S. Government-funded projects to renovate schools and hospitals in Eastern Sri Lanka (Jan. 13, 2009)
  86. Ambassador Blake's Remarks at the SURG Ceremony (Jan. 7, 2009)
  87. Remarks by Ambassador Blake at the American Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Meeting "The US Perspective on the Situation in Sri Lanka" (Dec. 11, 2008)
  88. Ambassador Blake's Remarks for International Anti-Corruption Day (Dec. 9, 2008)
  89. Ambassador Blake's speech on Barack Obama at the Elizabeth Moir School (Nov. 18, 2008)
  90. Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission James R. Moore at Graduation and Transfer Ceremony of American College of Higher Education (Nov. 2, 2008)
  91. Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake at the Earth Day 2007 Celebrations
  92. Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission James R. Moore at the IOM event on Trafficking in persons (Oct. 31, 2008)
  93. Ambassador Blake's Remarks at the ILO/USDOL – HIV/AIDS Workplace Education Programme Dissemination Workshop (Oct. 30, 2008)
  94. Ambassador Blake's remarks at the opening of of the new vocational training center in Tangalle (Oct. 26, 2008)
  95. Ambassador Blake's Remarks at the University of Madras " U.S. Perspectives on Sri Lanka" (Oct. 24, 2008)
  96. Ambassador Blake's Remarks at the R.E.A.C.H. Now 08 Youth Conference (Oct. 21, 2008)
  97. Ambassador’s Remarks to the AmCham CEO Forum (Oct. 21, 2008 )
  98. Remarks by Ambassador Blake at the Opening of the Ahangama Vocational Training Center (Oct. 4, 2008)
  99. Ambassador Blake's Remarks for Opening of Talalla Vocational Training Center (October 3, 2008)
  100. Ambassador Blake’s Remarks at the USAID’s Vocational Training Center Opening Ceremony in Kaluwanchikudy (Sept. 22, 2008)
  101. Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake at the opening ceremony of Colombo International Book Fair 2008 (Sept. 20, 2008)
  102. Remarks made by Ambassador Blake at the ceremony to hand-over of grant documents of Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (Sept. 17, 2008)
  103. Ambassador Blake’s Remarks at the Ceylon Specialty Estate Tea of the Year Project – 2008 – Charity Tea Auction (Sept. 10, 2008)
  104. Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake at the Opening of American University Exhibition (Sept. 5, 2008)
  105. Ambassador Blake's Remarks for the Carsons Undergraduate Convention (Sept. 4, 2008)
  106. Ambassador Robert Blake's Remarks at the Opening Ceremony of Hikkaduwa Vocational School (Aug. 28, 2008)
  107. Ambassador Robert Blake’s Remarks for the Opening of the Military Law Exchange Program (Aug. 13, 2008)
  108. Remarks by DCM James R. Moore to the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2008 (July 3, 2008)
  109. Remarks by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Evan A. Feigenbaum at the opening of Arugam Bay bridge (July 1, 2008)
  110. Remarks by Charge d’ Affaires James R. Moore at the Opening of New Arugam Bay Bridge (July 1, 2008)
  111. Remarks by Charge d’Affaires James R. Moore at Sri Lanka America Society Seminar (June 30, 2008)
  112. Remarks by Charge’ James R. Moore at the opening of “Agasthi,” paintings and sculpture by Lalith Senanayake (June 12, 2008)
  113. Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission Jim Moore to the National Conference on Strengthening the Provincial Council Process (May 28, 2008)
  114. Ambassador Blake's Introductory Remarks "Partnering for a Safer Sea” (May 19, 2008)
  115. Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake for the Graduation Ceremony for Port and Harbor Security Management Training (May 9, 2008)
  116. Ambassador Speech to the University of Moratuwa’s Closing Ceremony of Mentoring Program (May 9, 2008)
  117. Introductory Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission Jim Moore to the American Chamber of Commerce Forum (May 6, 2008)
  118. United States promotes freedom of the press
  119. Ambassador Blake's Remarks for the Inauguration of Fulbright Student Advising Center (April 4, 2008)
  120. Guest Speaker Address to the FCCISL Business for Peace Forum (April 24, 2008)
  121. Ambassador Blake's Remarks for the USAID Park Opening in Habaraduwa, Galle (April 4, 2008)
  122. Ambassador Blake's Remarks at the opening of the “Paradise in Tears” photographic exhibition (April 2, 2008)
  123. Ambassador’s Remarks to the Sri Lanka Garment Buying Offices Association (March 28, 2008)
  124. Ambassador Blake's Remarks for Launch of the Youth Skills Manual (March 18, 2008)
  125. Ambassador's Remarks to Ceremonial Opening of Textured Jersey Lanka at Seethawaka Industrial Park, Avissawella (March 10, 2008)
  126. Ambassador Blake’s Address at the Community for Concern Human Trafficking Forum (Feb. 7, 2008)
  127. Deputy Chief of Mission James R. Moore addresses First National Conference of the Trauma Secretariat (Feb. 06, 2008)
  128. Ambassador Blake's Remarks for the EDEX 2008 Opening Ceremony (Jan. 18, 2008)
  129. Ambassador Blake's Remarks for Ambassador James W. Spain Memorial Service (Jan. 11, 2008)
  130. Ambassador Robert Blake’s Remarks at the Opening of Marvell Sarvodya Vocational Training Center, Batticaloa (Jan. 23, 2008)
  131. Ambassador’s Remarks at the International Seminar on Human Rights in Conflict Situations (Jan. 11, 2008)
  132. Ambassador Blake’s Remarks at the Sri Lanka Economic Association’s (SLEA) Annual Book Launch (Dec. 18, 2007)
  133. Ambassador Robert Blake’s remarks at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S.-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission and the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) (Dec. 13, 2007)
  134. Ambassador’s Speech – ILO HIV/AIDS Program (Dec. 7, 2007)
  135. Human Rights Seminar for Sri Lankan Army Battalion Commanders in Colombo (Dec. 4, 2007)
  136. Statement by Ambassador Robert Blake on the TRO at a Press Conference at the American Center (Nov. 16, 2007)
  137. Remarks by Ambassador Blake at the Business Coalition for AIDS Meeting (Nov. 14, 2007)
  138. Ambassador Blake's Remarks to Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (Nov. 13, 2007)
  139. Remarks by Chief Guest, Ambassador Robert Blake at the book launch of “Nothing Grows Under the Banyan Tree and Other Stories” (Oct. 31, 2007)
  140. Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake at the Inauguration of the Bribery Commission Office, Colombo (Oct. 19, 2007)
  141. Remarks by Ambassador Blake at a press conference announcing a U.S. initiative to combat human trafficking in Sri Lanka (Oct. 18, 2007)
  142. Chief Guest Address by the Ambassador Blake for the Junior Chamber International Sri Lanka’s Outstanding Young Persons Awards Ceremony (Oct. 11, 2007)
  143. Ambassador Blake’s Remarks at the Seminar on “Sri Lanka: the Way Forward (Sept. 21, 2007 )
  144. "The U.S. And Sri Lanka : Assessing Progress" Speech Delivered by Ambassador Blake at the American Chamber of Commerce Lunch (Oct. 9, 2007)
  145. Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake at the USAID/WFP “Food for Peace" Commodities Handover Ceremony (Sept. 19, 2007)
  146. Remarks for Ambassador Blake’s Address to the European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka’s IPR CEO Forum (Oct. 8, 2007)
  147. Guest of Honor Address to the Organization of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka at BMICH (Sept. 14, 2007)
  148. Speech by the Chief Guest, Robert Gabor at the ANC University College Official Launch of University of Missouri and Northwood University Bachelor Degree Programs (July 11, 2007)
  149. Remarks by Charge d’Affaires James Moore at the American National College Awards Night (July 10, 2007)
  150. Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake for the Zone 24/7 Dedication at Moratuwa University (Sept. 6, 2007)
  151. Independence Day Speech by Ambassador Robert Blake (July 4, 2007)
  152. Remarks by James R. Moore Charge d’Affaires, to the National Conference on Anti-Corruption (July 28, 2007)
  153. “Global Climate Change: the Role of the US Private Sector and Government (July 03, 2007)
  154. Address to the Chamber of Construction Industry Presentation on Transportation Solutions for Rapid Economic Growth (June 11, 2007)
  155. Address at the Second Economic Summit of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Regarding "Importance of U.S. Investment and Trade in Sri Lanka" (June 08, 2007)
  156. Chief Guest Address to the CIMA Business Leaders Summit (June 06, 2007)
  157. Ambassador Blake's Address at the OTC Conference Breakfast, Regarding Sri Lanka Exploring New Offshore Oil and Gas Opportunities (May 01, 2007)
  158. Speech by Ambassador Robert Blake at the Graduating Class of the Asian International School (April 27, 2007)
  159. Keynote Address to the hSenid 10th Anniversary Celebration (March 22, 2007)
  160. Remarks to the launch of the Coastal Rising series on Young Asia TV (March 26, 2007)
  161. Keynote Address to the Colombo MBA Alumni Association Conference (March 1, 2007)
  162. Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Robert Blake at the National Peace Council Symposium : “Two Decades of War, Five Years of the CFA, What Next? (Feb. 21, 20
  163. Remarks by the Ambassador Robert Blake at the FCCISL event to hand over computers to small and medium sized enterprises affected by the tsunami (Feb. 12, 2007)
  164. Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Robert Blake at the Press Conference to Publicize Positive Work of NGOs (Feb. 7, 2007)
  165. U.S. Ambassador Robert Blake Remarks to Sri Lanka Development Forum (Jan. 29, 2007)
  166. Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Robert Blake At Inauguration of the International Workshop on Molecular Biology, Histopathology and Stem Cell Research in Neurosciences (Dec. 14, 2006)
  167. Remarks to the Federation of Chambers of Commerce Awards Ceremony (Dec. 12, 2006)
  168. Remarks to the International Volunteer Day (Dec. 05, 2006)
  169. Remarks to the 12th CFA Sri Lanka Awards Ceremony (Nov. 29, 2006)
  170. Sujata Jayawardena Memorial Oration (Nov. 28, 2006)
  171. Remarks by Ambassador Robert Blake at the National Symposium on Achieving the Goals of Education for All (Nov. 25, 2006)