Thank you, we just had an excellent meeting, my colleague from the French Foreign Ministry and myself with President Keita. Speaking for the United States, I can say that my primary message was to convey America’s commitment to Mali and the Algiers Accord. We appreciate the progress that has been made and the commitments of …
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United Nations Headquarters New York, New York 11:47 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: That’s very nice. Thank you very much. That’s very nice. And I want to thank Mike. Today, it’s a true honor to be the first President of the United States to host a meeting at the United Nations on religious freedom. And an …
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Veterans Issued on: June 6, 2019 Normandy American Cemetery Colleville-sur-Mer, France 12:07 P.M. CEST THE PRESIDENT: President Macron, Mrs. Macron, and the people of France; to the First Lady of the United States and members of the United States Congress; to distinguished guests, veterans, and my fellow Americans: We are gathered here on Freedom’s Altar. …
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Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Corruption and Conflict Share Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City September 10, 2018 AS DELIVERED I thank Secretary-General Guterres for being here today and shining a light on the link between corruption and international peace …
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Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations August 23, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Foreign Secretary, for coming to chair this very important briefing, and welcome to New York. The United States is grateful for the United Kingdom’s unwavering commitment to the fight against terrorism. …
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May 9th, 2018 (As prepared) • Honorable Minister of Trade of Mali • Honorable Federal Minister of Transport of Nigeria • Honorable Members of the Government of Mali • Members of the Diplomatic Corps • Representatives of ECOWAS and UEMOA Commissions • President of ETLS Task Force • President and Members of the Borderless Alliance …
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Dear distinguished guests, thank you for this opportunity to discuss the upcoming elections. The United States has a deep respect and appreciation for all the work you are doing to further the electoral process, and your commitment to the peace process and stability in Mali. Transparent and credible elections are the bedrock of any society …
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USAID Mission Director Mali Scott Dobberstein U.S. Embassy Bamako, Mali May 9, 2018 Awou ni sogoma ! (Good morning!) Thank you very much Ambassador Folmsbee and USAID Mali’s Deputy Anne Williams for your kind words and for presiding over this swearing in ceremony. I feel privileged to be serving with an Ambassador, who is passionate …
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I am very happy to be at this round table meeting which discussed the use of financial resources in order to improve the implementation of the priority activities of the Regional Development Agency of Bamako.
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Ambassador Paul A. Folmsbee Remarks Handover Ceremony of 22 Armories Constructed for the Malian Armed Forces, Customs and Police Customs Headquarters Bamako, Mali Tuesday, 27 February 2018 …
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Ambassador’s Folmsbee’s Remarks to Malian Media ( in French ) September 27, 2016
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You can read the full text of the Ambassador’s speech as prepared in French
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9:10 P.M. EST Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow Americans: Tonight marks the eighth year that I’ve come here to report on the State of the Union. And for this final one, I’m going to try to make it a little shorter. (Applause.) I know some of you are antsy to …
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