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OAS Holds Special Meeting on the Inter-American Democratic Charter

Remarks by Ambassador Francisco O. Mora Special Meeting of the OAS Permanent Council on “Implementation of all aspects of the Inter-American Democratic Charter and its challenges” May 30, 2023 Thank you very much, Mr. Chair, for convening this very useful and timely discussion to consider “implementation of all aspects of the Inter-American Democratic Charter and ...
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U.S. Senate Hosts Meeting to Bolster Regional Inter-parliamentary Cooperation under the OAS Legislative Engagement Act

Remarks by Ambassador Francisco O. Mora Russell Senate Office Building May 18, 2023 Good afternoon. On behalf of the United States Permanent Mission to the Organization of American States, I want to thank you all for joining us today. I especially want to thank Senators Cardin and Wicker for hosting this event, and for their ...
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World Press Freedom Day 2023

Remarks by Deputy Assistant Secretary Enrique Roig May 3, 2023 Thank you, Mr. Chair and distinguished excellencies for the chance to join you for this commemoration of World Press Freedom Day. My name is Enrique Roig. As a Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, I am honored ...
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Columbus Library Marks Book Presentation

Remarks by Ambassador Franciso O. Mora April 21, 2023 Secretary General Almagro, Assistant Secretary General Mendez, fellow ambassadors and delegates, observers, and members of the Secretariat – I want to thank you for joining this afternoon’s presentation and discussion. What an opportune way to conclude our commemoration of Pan American Week. Let me say that ...
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