Ambassador Randi Charno Levine Remarks at AmCham Dinner Porto

American Chamber of Commerce Event Porto, Portugal Remarks As Prepared   Ambassador Randi Charno Levine September 29th, 2022    Thank you, Antonio, for the introduction. Boa Tarde / Good evening! Before I begin, let me welcome City of Porto Councilwoman Catarina Cunha and acknowledge António Martins da Costa and his team who – along with my amazing …

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Remarks by Ambassador Randi Charno Levine for 4th of July Celebration

July 4 Celebration Remarks As Prepared Ambassador Randi Charno Levine June 30th, 2022  Bem vindos a todos, Good evening everyone. HELLO LISBON!!! Thanks for joining us tonight to celebrate U.S. Independence Day! I would like to give special thanks and welcome to: Members of the Portuguese Government; Members of the Portuguese Armed Forces; Fellow Ambassadors …

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Ambassador Randi Charno Levine Remarks at AmCham Dinner

(As prepared) Your Excellency, Mr. President and advisors, American Chamber of Commerce in Portugal, President and Directors, Ambassador from the Ukraine, Representatives from the Municipal and National governments, American and Portuguese business owners and executives  Friends and colleagues. Good evening! It is a pleasure to share this lovely evening with all of you – and …

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Remarks by Chargé d’affaires Kristin Kane at Instituto Universitário Militar – “The U.S. Strategy in the Current Context”

The U.S. Strategy in the Current Context” Remarks As Prepared for Delivery  Instituto Universitario Militar General Officer Promotion Course (CPOG) 2021/2022 Kristin M. Kane – Chargé d’Affaires, ad interim U.S. Embassy Portugal March 30, 2022 Bom dia.  Thank you for the kind introduction.  It is a pleasure to be here today at the Instituto Universitario …

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From Idea to Reality: The Struggle to Build the National Endowment of Democracy

2021 Estoril Political Forum, Palace Hotel of Estoril  October 18, 2021, 8:15 p.m. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Kristin M. Kane Remarks From Idea to Reality: The Struggle to Build the National Endowment of Democracy Good evening.   Thank you, Antonio, for that warm welcome and introduction. Congratulations to Professor Espada and Catolica University for organizing the …

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Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Kristin M. Kane – Transatlantic Economic and Trade Summit

Transatlantic Economic and Trade Summit Address: “Partnership for the Next Decade” Kristin M. Kane, Charge d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy Lisbon [As prepared] [Greeting in Portuguese.  Thank you organizers AmCham. So great to see so many friends of the U.S Embassy.] Intro It is so great to be here in person, even if recent days in Lisbon …

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Remarks by Chargé d’affaires Kristin Kane – Curso de Promoção a Oficial General at Instituto Universitário Militar

Bom dia.  Thank you for the kind introduction.  It is a pleasure to be here today at the Instituto Universitario Militar, and I wanted to note the presence also of our Defense Attaché, Colonel Andrew “Saint” Bernard, who will speak to you after my remarks for a defense perspective. You are the future leaders of the Portuguese – and Brazilian — Armed Forces and will help shape the future of …

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Ambassador Remarks

Ambassador George E. Glass’s remarks at the American Chamber of Commerce event launching the investment survey of U.S. companies in Portugal (Barometro).  The investment report showcases the substantial and important greenfield and job creating investments that U.S. companies have made in Portugal. Remarks Good morning and thank you Antonio for the kind introduction. Before I …

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Ambassador George Glass Op-Ed: Joint Efforts and Shared Successes of the Transatlantic Partnership

Year in Review: Joint Efforts and Shared Successes of the Transatlantic Partnership Ambassador George E. Glass The Portuguese version of this article appeared in Publico on December 23, 2019. The aroma of roasting chestnuts, twinkling lights lining the Avenida da Liberdade, and cozy dinners with visiting family and friends – all of these things make this my …

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The Residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Portugal is now Casa Carlucci

As prepared September 6, 2019 Minister, Your Eminence, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen. Mary and I are delighted to welcome you to Casa Carlucci.  Tonight, we are marking a proud occasion, the dedication of this historic residence to the memory of The Honorable Frank Carlucci, who passed away after an extraordinary life on June 3rd last …

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American Chamber of Commerce Tributes Dinner

As prepared March 14, 2019 Boa Noite!  What a wonderful evening to be celebrating the dynamic business relationship between the United States and Portugal. Ana Filipa, Thank you very much for the warm introduction, and to the American Chamber of Commerce, thank you for hosting this event. I am honored to be here tonight with …

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Friendship, Prosperity, and Security – Deepening the U.S.-Portugal Relationship

(As prepared) Good afternoon and thank you so much for such a wonderful introduction. Before I get into my formal speech, I want to start off by reiterating my deepest sympathies to all the victims and communities in Portugal that have been affected by fires.  My home state of Oregon, unfortunately, has also experienced the …

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American Chamber of Commerce Tribute Dinner

Boa noite! What a wonderful evening it has been. Thank you so much, Sofia for that wonderful introduction and to the American Chamber of Commerce for organizing and hosting this event. I want to start off by recognizing President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.  Your Excellency, thank you for being here tonight and for your constant …

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Chargé d’Affaires Remarks on the 241st July 4th Celebration

Good evening, dear Colleagues from the United States Embassy, Members of the Portuguese Government; Members of the Portuguese Armed Forces; Deputies of the National Assembly; Fellow Ambassadors and Members of the Diplomatic Community; Members of Strike Force NATO and the U.S. Military; Portuguese and American friends. I would like to express my profound appreciation for …

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Transatlantic Relations After President Trump’s First 100 Days

Chargé d’Affaires Herro Mustafa’s Remarks to Amcham Boa tarde a todos. Good afternoon to everyone. It is wonderful to be here with all of you today.  The American Chamber is such an important institution in countries worldwide.  Throughout my Foreign Service career I have been a champion of the work our chambers do.  You are …

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Secretary Tillerson’s Welcome Remarks to State Department Employees

SECRETARY TILLERSON: Well, good morning, all. We apologize for being late. It seemed that this year’s prayer breakfast, people felt the need to pray a little longer. (Laughter.) But I certainly welcomed them all, so – thank you for such a warm reception. And it’s a pleasure to be here, obviously. I’ve been anxious to …

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Ambassador Robert Sherman’s Economic Capstone Remarks

Boa tarde a todos. Good afternoon to everyone. Anne, Mariana, Sofia, Antonio, thank you so much for the very poignant and overly generous introduction.  It’s proof of what I’ve learned the last three-years — there are no more kinder, warmer, or sweeter people, anywhere on the face of the Earth, than here in Portugal.  And …

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The U.S.-Portugal Relationship: Past, Present, and Future

Good afternoon! Thank you for the introduction, President Nuno Botelho, and thank you very much to the Commercial Association of Porto for hosting this wonderful event. It is a pleasure to be back in the beautiful Porto region, truly one of my favorite places in Portugal. For the past nearly three years, it has been …

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Portugal and the United States: Partners for a Changing World

Muito obrigado, Pedro, for your kind introduction. My heartfelt appreciation as well to the audience who braved Lisbon winter weather to be with us today for this important event. Although, being from Boston, I can tell you, any winter where you can still play golf is not a real winter! I would like to extend …

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National Geographic Channel: Launch of MARS Series

Boa tarde a todos! I am so excited to be co-hosting this event with the National Geographic Channel to celebrate the launch of their innovative new series MARS.  Thanks to Vera Pinto Pereira Senior Vice President of Fox/National Geographic, Iberia and your whole team for being such a great partner and working with us on …

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U.S. Cyber Policy – Now and Moving Forward

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and a warm Bem-Vindos a Lisboa! I’m Robert Sherman, the U.S. Ambassador to Portugal, and it is truly a pleasure to be with you all this morning as you begin the three-day Secure Logistics Through Cyber workshop and summit. Please allow me to begin by offering my warmest gratitude to …

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Opening of the Queer Film Festival and Premier of the play Orlando

Boa noite a todos.  I would like to thank Queer Film Festival director João Ferreira, and playwright André Murraças for the invitation to speak after this beautiful and emotional tribute to the 49 individuals killed in the June 12 massacre in Orlando. I was in my hometown of Boston when I heard about the horrific …

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Independence Day Celebration

Good evening. Boa tarde. Ministro Mário Centeno, Ministro Manuel Caldeira Cabral, e outros membros do Governo Português; Membros das Forças Armadas de Portugal; Deputados da Assembleia da República; Fellow Ambassadors and Members of the Diplomatic Community; Representatives of Strike Force NATO, and members of the U.S. Military; Commander Stefan Walch and the leadership team of …

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LGBTI Flag-Raising Ceremony

(remarks delivered by PAO Mark Pannell) Friends and colleagues, Bem-vindos à Embaixada dos Estados Unidos da América. Unfortunately, the Ambassador’s return flight was canceled and is unable to be here today. He passes his sincere regrets for not being here to participate personally at such an important event and wishes us all the best on …

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Fourth of July Celebration

Good evening. Colleagues from the United States Embassy; Members of the Portuguese Government; Members of the Portuguese Armed Forces; Deputies of the National Assembly; Fellow Ambassadors and Members of the Diplomatic Community; Members of Strike Force NATO, and the U.S. Military; Commanding Officer of the USS Fort McHenry and the Commander of the embarked Marines; …

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Pride Flag Raising Ceremony

Thank you for joining me here to celebrate Pride Month! In his June 1st proclamation, President Obama reiterated the U.S. commitment to ensuring equal rights for members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community throughout the world. We are not truly equal until every person is afforded the same rights and opportunities — …

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Independence Day Remarks

Bem-vindos e boa noite. Welcome and good evening. Members of the Portuguese government Members of the Portuguese Armed Forces Deputies of the National Assembly Fellow Ambassadors and Members of the Diplomatic Community Colleagues from the United States Embassy and the US Military; and Our Portuguese and American Friends: Kim and I are thrilled to be …

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American Club Lunch

Anne, thank you for your introduction. Before I begin, I want to acknowledge the President of the American Club of Lisbon, John Scott Johnson, the President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Portugal, José Joaquim Oliveira, and the President of the Portuguese American Friendship Association, Antonio Neto da Silva. I want to thank you …

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Estoril Political Forum – George Washington Memorial Luncheon

Admiral Nuno Vieira Matias and Executive Director Anne Taylor –muito obrigado to both of you! Thank you very much for the gracious invitation to speak at today’s George Washington Memorial Luncheon. It’s befitting that today’s luncheon is named after our first President, an American general who led my country’s revolution. It is fitting because our …

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