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  • English Language Conference English Language Conference, August 2008

    Baghdad - Public affairs Counselor Adam Ereli welcomes the attendees to the English Language Conference by stating there is a need for breaking down barriers between the United States and Iraq. Seated next to him are Helen LaFave, the Cutlural Affairs Officer, and Rick Rosenberg, the Regional English Language Officer.

  • English Language Conference English Language Conference, August 2008

    Baghdad - Participants at the first annual English Teaching Conference learn about how to build a simple interactive testing website. The attendees came from all around Iraq including representatives from Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, Anbar, Dhi Qar, Mosul and Al Sulaymaniyah.
  • Photo of 3 men playing instruments Iraqi Nat'l Symphony Orchestra Performs in Baghdad

    Baghdad – Goodwill between the United States and Iraq could be heard literally as Iraq’s National Symphony Orchestra (INSO) performed American as well as Arab music for an enthusiastic U.S.- Iraqi audience at the Al Rasheed hotel July 26.

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Iraqi Nat'l Symphony Orchestra Performs in Baghdad
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Statement on the Transfer of Security Responsibility for Anbar Province
The United States and Multi-National Force-Iraq welcome the transfer of security in Anbar Province to Iraqi responsibility as a positive step on the path to Iraq's self-reliance. Anbar is the eleventh province to be transferred to Iraqi security responsibility.

Remarks: Sec. of State Rice and Iraqi Foreign Minister Zebari, August 21, 2008
FOREIGN MINISTER ZEBARI: I would like first to warmly welcome again Secretary Rice here in Baghdad. It’s always a pleasure to see you. We know you have so many other preoccupations, but thank you for making the time to visit us.

American Embassy Launches Special Immigrant Visa Program
The American Embassy today announced the launch of a special immigrant visa program for Iraqi employees who have come under threat as a consequence of their employment by or on behalf of the U.S. Government in Iraq.

Joint Statement by Ambassador Crocker and General Petraeus, July 16, 2008
The United States and Multi-National Force-Iraq welcome the transfer of security in Qadisiyah Province to Iraqi responsibility. Qadisiyah is the tenth province to achieve Provincial Iraqi Control.

Presidential Message, Independence Day 2008
I send greetings to all Americans on Independence Day. More than two centuries ago, bold and courageous visionaries pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor in signing the Declaration of Independence.

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