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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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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(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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(As prepared.) Good afternoon Prime Minister António Costa, Minister Pedro Nuno Santo, and invited guests. It is a pleasure to be here to celebrate the start of construction on the Equiano undersea cable. This project is yet another example of the strong ties between our countries and the benefits of the United States and Portugal …
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Ambassador Randi Charno Levine Remarks FLAD Legislators’ Dialogue Lisbon, Portugal – May 2, 2022 (As prepared) Bom dia! What a pleasure to be here this morning and celebrate people to people exchange – an effort so dear to my heart and so sorely missed these last few years. Congratulations to Rita Faden and Miguel Vaz …
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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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AmCham Tributes Gala Dinner Kristin M. Kane – Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy November 18, 2021, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz – Lisbon Boa Noite! I am delighted to be celebrating with all of you 70 years of the American Chamber of Commerce in Portugal — and what better way than to be in this lovely …
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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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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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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 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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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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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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» (As prepared) Camara do Comércio e Indústria Portuguesa, Lisbon March 8, 2018 Good Morning! Wow! What a group! I am really thrilled to be here today to open this conference. I want to take a moment to thank my fellow Ambassadors who are here today to demonstrate their support for all of you and to …
Read More» (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 …
Read More» 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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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 …
Read More» 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: 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 tonight’s event. I …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» (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 …
Read More» Thank you for that kind introduction, Marco (Bravo). I would also like to thank the organizers of the Texas-EU Business Summit for putting together such an excellent program. As a Bostonian, I am well aware of the Boston/Austin connection first established in 1960 when John Kennedy named Lyndon Johnson as his running mate at the …
Read More» Mayor Paulo Vicente, it is an honor to be here with you and the leadership of Marinha Grande here in the heartland of Portugal. And I understand it is thanks in no small part to this region that I am here today as U.S. Ambassador, as timber from your forests formed the caravels of the …
Read More» Mayor Paulo Vicente, it is an honor to be here with you and the leadership of Marinha Grande here in the heartland of Portugal. And I understand it is thanks in no small part to this region that I am here today as U.S. Ambassador, as timber from your forests formed the caravels of the …
Read More» Thank you Nuno Teixeira and the team at IPRI for partnership and for the coordination in putting together this seminar. Also thank you to our friends and partners at FLAD for hosting the seminar. Thank you Admiral McAlpine, my new friend, for accepting the invitation to be our keynote speaker today. And if I can …
Read More» 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; …
Read More» 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 — …
Read More» At ICS, University of Lisbon Thank you for your kind introduction, Professor Costa Pinto. I would also like to thank Professor Costa Lobo and everyone at the Institute of Social Sciences here at the University of Lisbon for organizing this event. Let me also thank Professor Luis de Sousa of Transparency International and the University …
Read More» At ISCTE Many thanks to Vice-Rector Nuno Guimarães and to Professor Luís Nuno Rodrigues. I was going to make a few remarks in Portuguese to begin this speech, and although that would make my Portuguese instructor very proud, I’d better stick to English, before I get myself into any trouble. It is an honor to …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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 …
Read More» 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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