October 16, 2023 Aitäh, Minister Pevkur. I recall six months ago in March, when you arrived here in Vǒru, the snow was deep, and the temperatures 14F high. I am honored to join today’s ceremony, which recognizes your service and contributions to our collective defense as NATO allies. Some of you may know that I …
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October 16, 2023 Tere hommikust! It is my pleasure to celebrate the work and renovation completed at the kindergarten in Võru. I first visited here in July, while work was ongoing. I am honored to return to represent the United States at this important occasion. Thanks to U.S. Department of Defense funds, we have been …
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September 20, 2023 Good afternoon, President Soomere, distinguished panelists, Members of the Academy, and guests. It is truly wonderful to be in this architectural gem of a building, designed by Martin Gropius, the uncle of famed German-American architect Walter Gropius, who started the Bauhaus movement and ended up in my family’s town of Boston. I …
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September 19, 2023 General Herem, Major General Ühtegi, Colonel Collins, esteemed guests. Tere Päevast. I am pleased to be here today with you to help celebrate 30 years of partnership between Maryland and Estonia. In many ways, this was a perfect match, going back centuries to early names – both “lands of Mary”: Terra Mariana …
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Eesti Päevaleht So to start somewhere, tell us about these two conferences this week centered on governance and on cyber – what are the main areas of common interest in these areas? Ambassador Kent Well, I think, as you say, those are two topics that both of our countries care about deeply. We have the …
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Administrator Samantha Power at the 2023 Open Government Partnership Global Summit Event: State in a Smartphone – The Future of Digital Government Thursday, September 7, 2023 Tallinn, Estonia ADMINISTRATOR SAMANTHA POWER: Hello, everyone. It is great to be here, just off a plane. And I know I’ve missed some really rich discussions the last few days but we’ve had USAID, and U.S. government officials, and civil society colleagues giving us live rolling updates and it sounds like it’s …
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REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE PRE-RECORDED TALLINN, ESTONIA SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 Secretary Antony J. Blinken Video Remarks at the Open Government Partnership Summit SECRETARY BLINKEN: Hello, everyone. I’m glad to join this year’s Open Government Partnership Summit. I’m grateful to everyone who made this event possible: our host and OGP steering committee co-chair, the Government of Estonia, and our CEO Sanjay Pradhan. Twelve years ago, eight …
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Ambassador Kent Remarks for U.S. Independence Day 2023 July 3, 2023 As Prepared. Tere päevast! Ministers, friends, and colleagues, welcome to this Independence Day celebration. It has been five years since a U.S. Ambassador hosted this event here at the Residence. Thank you all for coming today to celebrate with us. We gather to celebrate …
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February 16, 2023 Good afternoon, everyone. Minister Pevkur, thanks for hosting me in this beautiful city. It’s my first visit to Tallinn as Secretary of Defense, and I’m grateful for your warm welcome – especially in the February weather. I was delighted to be able to host you in Washington last year, and I’m very …
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July 28, 2022 The White House Statements and Releases Statement by President Biden Today, we mark 100 years of unbroken diplomatic relations between the United States and our three Baltic Allies — Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Through a century of struggle and reclamation, the United States has always stood by the legitimate governments of these …
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June 16, 2022 U.S. Chief of Mission Residence, Tallinn Good afternoon and welcome to our annual celebration. It’s great to be able to celebrate our Independence Day like this for the first time since 2019. The first thing I think I need to address is why are we celebrating July 4th on June 16th? That’s …
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03/08/2022 06:23 AM EST Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Tallinn, Estonia Stenbock House PRIME MINISTER KALLAS: Okay. So welcome. It is my great, great honor to welcome you to Estonia. I’ve been a great admirer of all of your work. I have quoted you many times over these weeks (inaudible). I think you’ve …
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June 1, 2021 Tallinn Botanic Garden It is very nice to see everyone. Dear friends, ministers, and excellencies. I’d like to begin today by saying “Thank you.” Thank you to all of our guests who have joined us to celebrate the United States’ Independence Day. Please allow me to take a minute to also thank …
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ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE NATO HEADQUARTERS AGORA BRUSSELS, BELGIUM MARCH 24, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. A few weeks ago, not long after becoming Secretary as State, I spoke directly to the American people. I said that my number one job is to ensure that America’s foreign policy delivers for them – that it makes their lives more secure, …
Read More» SPEECH ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE BEN FRANKLIN ROOM WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 3, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good morning. My fellow Americans, five weeks ago I was sworn in as your Secretary of State. My job is to represent the United States to the world, to fight for the interests and values of the American people. When President Biden asked me …
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FEBRUARY 04, 2021 • SPEECHES AND REMARKS U.S. Department of State Headquarters Harry S. Truman Building Washington, D.C. 2:45 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary, it’s great to be here with you. And I’ve been looking forward a long time to be able to call you “Mr. Secretary.” Good afternoon, everyone. It’s an honor to be back at the …
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REMARKS ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE BEN FRANKLIN ROOM WASHINGTON, D.C. FEBRUARY 4, 2021 SECRETARY BLINKEN: Good afternoon. Today I get to say something that brings me tremendous happiness: President Biden, Vice President Harris, welcome to the State Department. For more than two decades, I’ve had the privilege of watching President Biden at work. I’ve seen his commitment to the American …
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JANUARY 20, 2021 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 …
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On October 31, 2020, Chargé d’Affaires Brian Roraff gave opening remarks at “What’s Next? Conference on the U.S. 2020 Presidential Election” held at the University of Tartu Library Conference Center. CdA Roraff’s remarks highlighted the election process and the continuity of the U.S.-Estonia relationship as well as U.S. foreign policy toward NATO, Russia, and China. …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO May 21, 2020 On the Treaty on Open Skies Tomorrow, the United States will submit notice of its decision to withdraw from the Treaty on Open Skies to the Treaty Depositaries and to all other States …
Read More» Secretary Michael R. Pompeo at a Press Availability REMARKS TO THE PRESS MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE PRESS BRIEFING ROOM WASHINGTON, DC MAY 20, 2020 (Video available here .) SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. This morning, early, I had the chance to drive through Arlington Cemetery, and as we approach Memorial Day Weekend, I want to reflect on the sacrifices of …
Read More» Issued on: February 4, 2020 U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C. 9:06 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very much. Madam Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States — (applause) — and my fellow citizens: Three years ago, we launched the great American comeback. Tonight, …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release January 8, 2020 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP ON IRAN Grand Foyer 11:28 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: As long as I am President of the United States, Iran will never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. Good morning. I’m pleased to inform you: The …
Read More» For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO August 2, 2019 U.S. Withdrawal from the INF Treaty August 2, 2019 On February 2, 2019, the United States provided its six-month notice of withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty due to the Russian Federation’s continuing violation of the treaty. The U.S. withdrawal pursuant to Article …
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Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Rovaniemi, Finland May 6, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Ambassador. I know you’re enjoying your time here tremendously, and you are doing an outstanding job. It’s great to look out here and see so many friends, too. Who’d have thought I could come this far north and know this …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release February 1, 2019 Press Briefing Room Washington, D.C. SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. At the core of President Trump’s foreign policy are a few very, very simple truths. The security of the American people must be our greatest consideration, the agreements into which we …
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Remarks Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State United Nations New York City January 26, 2019 Good morning. On behalf of President Trump and the American people I first want to thank Foreign Minister Miguel Vargas of the Dominican Republic, the current president of the Security Council, for scheduling this meeting. My former colleague, Ambassador Haley, …
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Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State United Nations New York City December 12, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you very much, and good morning. Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate them. Just two days ago, the head of the IRGC’s airspace division, Amir Hajizadeh, boasted that Iran is capable of building missiles with a range …
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Remarks at the Ukraine-Hosted Side Event at the 2018 OSCE Ministerial Council on Russian Aggression in Crimea, the Kerch Strait, and the Sea of Azov Remarks A. Wess Mitchell Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs 25th OSCE Ministerial Council Milan, Italy December 6, 2018 Thank you, Pavlo, for organizing this important event. The …
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Press Availability Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Brussels, Belgium December 4, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good evening, everyone. I want to begin this evening by expressing my condolences to the Bush family on the passing of a great man, President George H. W. Bush. He embodied literally the best of America in his devotion to public …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release REMARKS Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo German Marshall Fund Brussels, Belgium December 4, 2018 SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, Ian, for the kind introduction. Good morning to all of you; thank you for joining me here today. It’s wonderful to be in this beautiful place, …
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Issued on: December 1, 2018 It is my sorrowful duty to announce officially the death of George Herbert Walker Bush, the forty-first President of the United States, on November 30, 2018. President Bush led a great American life, one that combined and personified two of our Nation’s greatest virtues: an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to …
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Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 26, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. This morning I spoke with President Trump and Secretary Pompeo and my statement reflects the concerns at the highest level of the American government. For the past …
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Remarks A. Wess Mitchell Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Atlantic Council Washington, DC October 18, 2018 A/S Mitchell: Thank you, Damon, for that warm introduction, and I’d like to thank Atlantic Council for having me here to speak today at a very important conference. I appreciate the work that Atlantic Council does, both here …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release September 25, 2018 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP TO THE 73RD SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY United Nations Headquarters New York, New York 10:38 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Madam President, Mr. Secretary-General, world leaders, ambassadors, and distinguished delegates: One year ago, I stood …
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Remarks A. Wess Mitchell Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Senate Foreign Relations Committee Washington, DC August 21, 2018 As delivered Chairman Corker, Ranking Member Menendez, thank you for inviting me to testify today. If you’ll indulge me, I want to start with a piece of welcome news, it’s unrelated to this morning’s testimony. …
Read More» For Immediate Release REMARKS July 25, 2018 Opening Remarks by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee July 25, 2018 Washington, D.C. SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, Chairman Corker, Ranking Member Menendez, and distinguished members. Thank you for the opportunity to be with you today. During my confirmation hearing you asked …
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July 16, 2018 Presidential Palace Helsinki, Finland 5:10 P.M. EEST PRESIDENT PUTIN: (As interpreted.) Distinguished Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen: Negotiations with the President of the United States Donald Trump took place in a frank and businesslike atmosphere. I think we can call it a success and a very fruitful round of negotiations. We …
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Photo: U.S. Embassy Guests, friends, it’s an honour, a privilege, and a joy to be able to welcome you to the U.S. Embassy’s celebration of American independence. I’d like to start by thanking the sponsors of this event. Without their co-operation and support it wouldn’t have been possible. Their names are all on the signboard …
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Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Dean Acheson Auditorium Washington, DC June 28, 2018 MS JOHNSTONE: Hello, and welcome to the Department of State. My name is Kari Johnstone and I’m the acting director for the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. Thank you all for joining us today to mark the release …
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Anchoring the Western Alliance Good morning everyone. I’d like to thank Heritage Foundation for inviting me to speak today. I have followed Heritage’s research for years and appreciate the work that its scholars do in bringing original ideas to the policy debate. I especially want to acknowledge James Carafano, Luke Coffey and the rest of …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 2, 2018 REMARKS BY PRESIDENT TRUMP AT SWEARING-IN CEREMONY OF MIKE POMPEO AS SECRETARY OF STATE State Department Washington, D.C. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. I must say, that’s more spirit that I’ve heard from the State Department in a long time — many years. …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release April 3, 2018 Cabinet Room 12:12 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT TRUMP: Okay, thank you very much. Today, it’s my pleasure to congratulate Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 100th anniversary of their independence. That’s really quite a great achievement, and congratulations. And I’m honored to …
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Remarks as prepared for delivery TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States, and my fellow Americans: Less than 1 year has passed since I first stood at this podium, in this majestic chamber, to speak on behalf of the American …
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Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Washington, D.C. December 18, 2017 2:03 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Thank you. Please. I want to thank Vice President Pence, along with the many members of my Cabinet here with us today. I also want to thank all of the dedicated professionals — military, …
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Remarks Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Jane Harman, President and CEO of the Wilson Center The Wilson Center Washington, DC November 28, 2017 MS HARMAN: Good morning. I’m Jane Harman, president and CEO of the Wilson Center. Happy to be talking to a packed crowd and to welcome Secretary Rex Tillerson back to the Wilson …
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Swearing-in Ceremony Remarks A. Wess Mitchell Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Benjamin Franklin Room Washington, DC November 2, 2017 Thank you for those kind words, Secretary Tillerson—I’m grateful for the confidence that you and President Trump have placed in me to lead the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. Let me also …
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 02, 2017 Diplomatic Room 10:50 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: My fellow Americans, we are joined together today in sadness, shock, and grief. Last night, a gunman opened fire on a large crowd at a country music concert in Las Vegas, Nevada. He brutally …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2017 STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT Today, I have signed into law H.R. 3364, the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.” While I favor tough measures to punish and deter aggressive and destabilizing behavior by Iran, North Korea, and Russia, this legislation is …
Read More» THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2017 Statement by President Donald J. Trump on Signing the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act” Today, I signed into law the “Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act,” which enacts new sanctions on Iran, North Korea, and Russia. I favor tough measures …
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President Kaljulaid, President Vejonis, President Grybauskaitė, General Terras, Colonel Ridland, Members of the armed forces of the United States of America, Members of the armed forces of Estonia, the United Kingdom and France, it is my great honor to be here at the Defense Forces Headquarters of the great nation of Estonia.
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President Kaljulaid, thank you for your warm welcome and the hospitality you have shown to me and my family. And to you, to President Vējonis, and, to President Grybauskaitė, it is an honor to be with you today with the leaders of the Baltic States.
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On June 27, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson released the 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report. “Human trafficking is one of the most tragic human rights issues of our time. It splinters families, distorts global markets, undermines the rule of law, and spurs other transnational criminal activity. It threatens public safety and national security. “But …
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Ministers, fellow ambassadors, your Excellencies, dear friends and guests – welcome! Tere tulemast, sõbrad! First, I’d like to start by thanking all of our sponsors! Without your generosity and support, this event would not be possible. I’d like to thank Omar Torrez and his wonderful band, for providing such great entertainment! And thank you, …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release June 5, 2017 REMARKS BY VICE PRESIDENT MIKE PENCE TO THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AWARDS The Ritz Carlton D.C. 8:35 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, all. Thank you, Ambassador Gray, for that kind introduction. It truly is an honor to be …
Read More» April 18, 2017 Thank you, Piret. It’s a pleasure to join you today and see so many Estonian businesses interested in doing business with the United States. With an annual GDP of 18 trillion dollars and a population of over 325 million, the United States is one of the world’s most dynamic economy and a …
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14 March 2017 It’s an honor to be here with our host your Commander of Defense Force General Riho Terras. We are good friends, we have developed a great friendship and relationship since I came into the job. Thank you for a great visit. We truly appreciate the strong Alliance between our countries and …
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March 13, 2017 Thank you Ambassador Danler for hosting us all at this truly special event. It’s my honor to join you this afternoon as we celebrate your trip to the Special Olympics. Dear athletes, mentors, coaches, family members and supporters, we are here today because a courageous American woman, and former U.S. State Department …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY TILLERSON February 22, 2017 On the Occasion of Estonia’s National Day On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I congratulate the people of Estonia on the 99th anniversary of the founding of your republic. Your achievements in advancing democratic values, …
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THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Vice President For Immediate Release February 18, 2017 The Munich Security Conference Munich, Germany THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Ambassador Ischinger. Chancellor Merkel, Secretary General, distinguished colleagues, and honored guests, I bring greetings on behalf of the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump. In my still new …
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REMARKS OF PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP – AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY INAUGURAL ADDRESS FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. As Prepared for Delivery – Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans, and people of the world: thank you. We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort …
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January 17, 2017 Tallinn, Estonia It’s a real honor and pleasure to be here this morning. First of all, I’d like to compliment you and the excellent team of colleagues you have at the ministry for the way we were able to work together in finalizing this next step in our defense cooperation. Today’s signing …
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December 15, 2016, Tapa, Estonia Ambassador Bubbear, Major General Gronski, Brigadier General Sirel, honorable guests and friends, it is a pleasure to be with you this afternoon to officially mark the completion of infrastructure improvements overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Through the hard work of the many men and women, Estonians and …
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August 8, 0930 at the e-Estonia Showroom Esteemed colleagues, I am pleased to welcome you to this e-Government Regional Seminar today. You have traveled long distances to learn from the Estonian e-government model, and I am certain that your time in Tallinn will be well spent. It is my pleasure to welcome you on behalf …
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Tere armas GLOBE pere! I’m so excited to be with you at this important event for the GLOBE family. This year is very special because GLOBE Estonia is celebrating its 20th anniversary. And Estonia has the honor of being one of the first countries to …
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Tere õhtust! Tere tulemast sõbrad! Aitäh tulemast Ameerika Iseseisvuspäeva tähistamisele! Good evening, friends. President of Parliament Eiki Nestor, Prime Minister Rõivas, President Rüütel, ministers, fellow ambassadors, your excellencies, dear friends and guests, welcome to our Independence Day celebration! I’d first like to thank our generous sponsors for their contributions and assistance with the event tonight. …
Read More» Ambassador James D. Melville, Jr. Ministry of Economy Thank you, Minister. It’s an honor to be here this morning. I’d like to applaud your efforts to hold a constructive dialogue with the business community on a topic that elicits a range of strong emotions. The migration crisis in Europe and the attacks in Paris and …
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Ambassador James D. Melville, Jr. Remarks at Interdisciplinary Seminar Solaris Theater Thank you, Professor Nazarenko. You have been a good friend to the U.S. Embassy community for many years, and we are grateful for this collaboration. I would like to present you with this certificate of appreciation in recognition of your support. I look forward …
Read More» Ambassador James Melville Tallinn University It is a real pleasure to join all of you today. I’d like to thank you, Mr. Kapanadze and everyone from Tegusad Eesti Noored who helped organize this event. I’d also like to welcome the foreign delegates to Estonia. It’s a pleasure to see so many young people from all …
Read More» E-Estonia Showroom Thank you, Andrus. It’s a real pleasure to join all of you today. When I first arrived in Estonia, I heard that the Amcham here was a top quality organization. Well, after listening to the report of your activities last year alone, I’m really impressed. I think you could give AmCham Germany a …
Read More» Remarks by Ambassador James D. Melville, Jr. Foreign Policy Institute, Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tere! Suur aitah, et teie olete siin! Hello and thank you all for coming. Dr. Mälksoo, colleagues and new friends, it’s a great honor for me to give my first foreign policy remarks as U.S. Ambassador to Estonia at the …
Read More» New ambassador of the United States in Estonia: Let’s keep cooperation with Russia in Syria strictly apart from the issue of Ukraine Raimo Poom, Head of Foreign News James D. Melville confirms that Estonia shares the values held by the United States. “We do not accept racism or xenophobia; we respect people and diversity – …
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