U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Jeri Guthrie-Corn . Bucharest, June 4, 2009 (Lucian Crusoveanu / Public Diplomacy Office) • Remarks by Chargé d'Affaires Jeri Guthrie-Corn • Celebrating 4th of July

Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Jeri Guthrie-Corn on the Occasion of the 4th of July Independence Day Celebration July 2, 2009 Mr. Prime Minister, Distinguished guests, Excellencies, Romanian friends especially, Welcome and thank you for coming! (English) and (Românã) NNSA Announces Removal of Last Highly Enriched Uranium from Romania; First Air Shipment of Russian-Origin Spent Fuel June 30, 2009 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration today announced the final shipments of Russian-origin highly enriched uranium (HEU) nuclear fuel from Romania. The material was removed and returned to Russia by air for storage at two secure nuclear facilities, making Romania the first country to remove all HEU since President Obama outlined his commitment to securing all vulnerable nuclear material around the world within four years. This was also the first time NNSA has shipped “spent” HEU by airplane, a development that will help accelerate efforts to meet the President’s objective. (English) and (Românã) The Ranchhands June 28, 2009 American country music band The Ranchhands played to an eager audience in Giurgiu, Romania on June 28th, sharing their blend of classic country music and modern production techniques. The band had significant local appeal, drawing a large audience to Piata Tricolorului that included a wide range of ages and backgrounds. (English)

Trafficking in Persons Report 2009
June 16, 2009 Secretary Clinton announced the release of the ninth annual Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report. The 175-country report is the most comprehensive worldwide report on the efforts of governments to combat severe forms of trafficking in persons, a modern-day form of slavery. (English)

Flag Day 2009
June 11, 2009 To celebrate Flag Day, nearly 500 Bucharest English high school students gathered in the garden of the Ambassador’s residence on June 11 to compete in creating “posters” illustrating the important industries and products of a particular U.S. state or the District of Columbia. (More)

Remarks By The President On A New Beginning
June 4, 2009 PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you very much. Good afternoon. I am honored to be in the timeless city of Cairo, and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. (...) (English)

Remarks Of The Chargé d'Affaires Jeri Guthrie-Corn At The Abraham Lincoln Poster Contest Awards Ceremony
June 4, 2009 On June 4, 2009 teachers and high school students, and American diplomats gathered at the American Cultural Center to honor the winners of the student poster contest "Abraham Lincoln and Leadership". (English) and (Românã)

Remarks Delivered By Chargé d'Affaires Jeri Guthrie-Corn At The Groundbreaking Of The New Embassy Compound Site
May 28, 2009 Good morning. Buna dimineata, I am pleased to welcome you here to the site of the future new U.S. Embassy in Romania (...) (English) and (Românã)

Remarks Delivered By Chargé d'Affaires Jeri Guthrie-Corn On The Occasion Of Memorial Ceremony At American Heroes Monument
May 22, 2009 Family and friends will soon begin gathering across the United States for picnics, excursions, and backyard barbeques as the Memorial Day weekend (...) (English) and (Românã)

Other Headlines

• (June 11, 2009) Romanian-U.S. team completes local kindergarten project
• (June 3, 2009) Primiti SMS-uri cu discursul din Cairo al Presedintelui SUA, discurs adresat comunitatilor musulmane din intreaga lume
• (May 6, 2009) Seabees finished rehabilitating kindergarten in Corbu village Constanta
• (April 6, 2009) Black Sea Council established in Constanta in support of U.S.- Romanian naval cooperation
• (April 2, 2009) Mario Garcia, leading media consultant, reaches out to bloggers in Romania
• (March 17, 2009) Navodari Nursery Project
• (January 29, 2009) Changes in US Foreign Policy under the Obama Administration: Public Affairs Counselor speaks to Radio Cluj
• (January 29, 2009) Deputy Assistant Secretary Matthew Bryza talks with Romanian media

News from Washington

• Remarks by Clinton, Presidents of Afghanistan, Pakistan;
U.S.-Afghanistan-Pakistan sign trade agreement at trilateral consultations, May 6, 2009
• U.S. Delegation Seeks to Resume North Korea Talks, May 6, 2009
• Scientists Learn More About H1N1 Flu;
Critical Questions Remain; Health officials to monitor approaching flu season in Southern Hemisphere, May 6, 2009
• Secretary Clinton on President’s Global Health Initiative;
Health initiative is crucial component of foreign policy, Clinton says, May 5, 2009
• U.S. Economy Should Improve in Late 2009, Fed Chair Bernanke Says, May 5, 2009
• Biden’s Speech at American Israel Public Affairs Committee;
U.S. seeks a future of lasting peace, security in Middle East, says Biden, May 5, 2009

For U.S. Citizens

Health Declaration Form for Individuals Traveling to Romania
The Romanian Ministry of Health recently instituted a policy of requiring individuals traveling from countries affected by the H1N1 virus to complete a Health Declaration Form upon arrival into Romania.
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