Interim Representative Fitzpatrick addressed a Special Meeting of the Permanent Council on the Situation in Haiti at OAS headquarters in Washington, D.C., January 14, 2015. Madame Chair, the United States reiterates its firm commitment to Haitian President Michel Martelly and his persistent efforts to resolve the political impasse over delayed legislative elections.  The United States ... Read More»

Commemoration of the International Day of Democracy 2013 In an address to the Permanent Council marking the occasion, Ambassador Carmen Lomellin called for renewed engagment by the member states to advance initiatives to strengthen implementation of the Inter-American Democratic Charter. Statement by Ambassador Carmen Lomellin September 20, 2013 (As prepared for delivery) Mr. Chairman, I ... Read More»

On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech, Deputy U.S. Permanent Representative Lawrence J. Gumbiner addressed the OAS Permanent Council honoring Dr. King’s legacy and its impact the world over. As many present in this Council know, today marks the 50th Anniversary of the March on ... Read More»

Remarks by Professor James L. Cavallaro, Candidate Presented by the United States to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), delivered at the OAS Permanent Council on May 1, 2013. Buenos dias.  Bom dia.  Bon jour.  Good morning. Mr. Secretary General. Mr. Chairman. Distinguished Ambassadors and state representatives. Distinguished members of the Inter-American Commission. Distinguished ... Read More»

“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»