“U.S. Vision for Sustainable Development in the Americas” Keynote Remarks by Deputy U.S. Permanent Representative Lawrence J. Gumbiner Thank you for that kind introduction, Ambassador.  I want to start by echoing Ambassador Lomellin in her expression of gratitude to Secretary General Insulza and the OAS for hosting this event.  I would also like to take ... Read More»

Ambassador Lomellin stressed that “cyber security is a key area of interest for all of our governments,” as “attacks on information and communications infrastructure could potentially cause major damage to key sectors of the U.S. and global economy.” Remarks by Ambassador Carmen Lomellin October 19, 2012 Good Morning.  Mr. Secretary General, Ambassador Blackwell, Chair of ... Read More»

“Situation between Ecuador and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland regarding the inviolability of the diplomatic premises of Ecuador in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in accordance with international law” Washington, D.C. August 24, 2012 Many thanks, Mr. Chair. On behalf of the United States, allow me to ... Read More»

In his remarks, Rep. Engel, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs addressed: “The Need For Greater Hemispheric Unity on Shared Hemispheric Goals and the Importance of the OAS.” (March 28, 2012) Thank you Ambassador Brutus, Permanent Representatives, Assistant Secretary General Ramdin, Legislators from Suriname, Canada and Honduras, Permanent ... Read More»

United States’ Intervention before the OAS Permanent Council on Strengthening the Inter-American Human Rights System, January 25, 2012. Mr. Chair, allow me to first express our sincere gratitude to Ambassador Joel Hernandez for his agile management, patience and professionalism as Chair of the Working Group.  We would also like to thank Ambassador Hugo de Zela ... Read More»