Remarks by Deputy U.S. Permanent Representative Alexis Ludwig September 11, 2019 Thank you, Madame Chair. I would be remiss if I did not take the opportunity of this Permanent Council meeting to mention two signal event that mark this date – September 11 – in our memories. Eighteen years ago today all the member states ... Read More»

Remarks by Ambassador Carlos Trujillo Unveiling Ceremony for the Tall Torch of Liberty Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Secretary Almagro, fellow Ambassadors and Member State representatives, distinguished guests, it is a pleasure to join you today to celebrate the renowned work of American sculptor Greg Wyatt, who is here with us today. Mr. Wyatt, we are ... Read More»

Remarks by Ambassador Carlos Trujillo August 28, 2019 Madam Chair, Mr. Secretary General: the OAS and the OAS Member States have been enormously patient in pressing the Ortega regime to meet its commitments under the Inter-American Democratic Charter and its promises to the opposition Civic Alliance to conduct effective dialogue. We would like to thank ... Read More»

Remarks by Deputy U.S. Permanent Representative Alexis Ludwig August 28, 2019 Madam Chair, we thank Canada for requesting this item on the agenda of today’s Permanent Council meeting, and for working with so many like-minded countries – including the United States – to present a resolution that we welcome and endorse. Let me begin by ... Read More»

Remarks by Alternate United States Representative Andrew Stevenson August 28, 2019 Madam Chair, I want to begin by thanking the delegation of Mexico for placing this important issue, and complementary declaration, on the agenda of our Permanent Council. I would like to echo the condolences of President Trump and other political leaders in the United ... Read More»