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2007 Press Releases

Following are recent press releases from U.S. Embassy Baghdad, including speeches, remarks and statements by U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan C. Crocker and other U.S. Government officials.

1. Excerpts from the President’s Address to the Nation As Prepared for Delivery (January 11, 2007)
2. The New Way Forward In Iraq (January 12, 2007)
3. President Bush Delivers State of the Union Address (January 24, 2007)
4. Joint Statement By U.S Embassy Baghdad Charge d’Affaires Daniel Speckhard and Multi-National Force-Iraq Commanding General David Petraeus on the First Anniversary of the Al-Askari (Golden) Mosque Bombing (February 13, 2007)
5. The 2007 Iraqi Budget – Implementing the New Way Forward (February 14, 2007)
6. 1. U.S. Embassy Baghdad Sponsors First-Ever Concert “An Afternoon of American Culture: Celebrating African-American History Month” (February 15, 2007)
7. Under Secretary Karen Hughes Visits Baghdad (February 17, 2007)
8. Rice Begins Middle East Trip with Surprise Stop in Baghdad (February 17, 2007)
9. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to U.S. Mission Personnel in Iraq (February 17, 2007)
10. Independent Radio & TV Station Launches in Iraq (March 25, 2007)
11. Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan C. Crocker at His Swearing-In Ceremony (March 29, 2007)
12. Ambassador Crocker Condemns Attack at Council of Representatives (April 12, 2007)
13. Leaders for Democracy Fellowship (April 16, 2007)
14. Security Responsibility of Maysan Province Transferred to Iraqi Government (April 18, 2007)
15. Interview with Ambassador Ryan Crocker by Aziz Al-Hajj of Al-Iraqiya Television (April 19, 2007)
16. Press Conference by Ryan C. Crocker, U.S. Ambassador to Iraq (April 23, 2007)
17. Statement by Ambassador Ryan Crocker on the Karbala Bombings (April 29, 2007)
18. U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker On-the-Record Briefing (May 1, 2007)
19. Fulbright Visiting Specialists Program: Direct Access to the Muslim World (May 3, 2007)
20. Remarks by Vice President Dick Cheney and Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki to the Traveling Press (May 9, 2007)
21. Press Availability With Vice President Dick Cheney, Ambassador Ryan Crocker and General David Petraeus (May 9, 2007)
22. Creation of the Iraq Transition Assistance Office (May 15, 2007)
23. Iraqi Joint Anti-Corruption Council (May 16, 2007)
24. Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker Press Roundtable (May 18, 2007)
25. 2008 International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Ph.D. Study (Last updated May 23, 2007)
26. Statement by Ambassador Crocker on First Anniversary of the Democratically-Elected Government of Iraq (May 23, 2007)
27. Iraqi Government Designates AP as Western Media Pool (May 28, 2007)
28. Remarks by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker at the Press Availability after Meeting with Iranian Officials (May 28, 2007)
29. Joint Statement by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker and General David Petraeus on the Attack on the Askari Mosque in Samarra (June 13, 2007)
30. Press Availability Opening Remarks by Deputy Secretary of State John D. Negroponte (June 14, 2007)
31. Press Availability Remarks By Deputy Secretary Negroponte and Ambassador Crocker (June 14, 2007)
32. Joint Statement on the Attack Aimed at the al-Khillani Mosque in Baghdad (June 20, 2007)
33. Joint Statement Condemning Multiple Suicide Attacks in Iraq (June 25, 2007)
34. Embassy Statement on the Arrest of Minister of Culture al-Hashemi (June 28, 2007)
35. Resettlement Program for Iraqis in Jordan with U.S. Government Affiliations (July 3, 2007)
36. Remarks by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker on the Occasion of the Independence Day Celebration and Reception at the U.S. Embassy, Baghdad (July 4, 2007)
37. On-the-Record Briefing with U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan C. Crocker on His Meeting With Iranian Officials (May 28, 2007)
38. U.S. Refugee Admissions Program FAQs (July 5, 2007)
39. Statement by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker on Killing of Two Locally Employed Staff (July 8, 2007)
40. Joint Statement by Ambassador Crocker and General David Petraeus Condemning Amirli Attack (July 8, 2007)
41. Statement From U.S. Embassy Baghdad on Attacks Launched at International Zone (July 10, 2007)
42. Joint Statement by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker and General David Petraeus Condemning Car Bombings in Kirkuk (July 16, 2007)
43. U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Listens to Local Leadership (July 18, 2007)
44. Provincial Reconstruction Team Leader Highlights Success in Anbar Province (July 22, 2007)
45. U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan C. Crocker On His Meeting with Iranian Officials (July 24, 2007)
46. Remarks by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker Regarding Trilateral Talks on the Security Situation in Iraq (July 24, 2007)
47. U.S. NGO Shelter for Life Partners with KRG to Provide Water in Soran District (July 25, 2007)
48. PRT People (July 31, 2007)
49. Ballet Brings Hope to Iraqi Performers (July 31, 2007)
50. Five Iraqi Orchestras Unite for U.S. Embassy-Sponsored National Unity Performing and Visual Arts Academy (August 1, 2007)
51. Public Affairs Counselor Philip Reeker Takes Part in Asian Cup Victory Ceremony in Baghdad (August 4, 2007)
52. Ambassador Crocker Attends the Anbar Provincial Government's Economic Governance Forum in Ramadi (September 6, 2007)
53. PRT Team Leader Greets Ambassador Crocker in Ramadi (August 9, 2007)
54. Ambassador Crocker Takes a Walk in Anbar Provincial Capital (August 9, 2007)
55. Joint Statement by Ambassador Ryan Crocker and General David Petraeus on Assassination of Al-Qadisiyah Governor and Police Chief (August 11, 2007)
56. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales Travels to Baghdad To Visit Justice Department Personnel, U.S. Military and Iraqi Officials (August 11, 2007)
57. Fact Sheet: Department of Justice Efforts in Iraq (August 11, 2007)
58. Fact Sheet: U.S. Assistance to the Electricity Sector (Revised August 12, 2007)
59. U.S. Officials Discuss Reconstruction, Economic and Political Efforts in Iraq (August 1, 2007)
60. Joint Statement By Ambassador Ryan Crocker and General David Petraeus Regarding the Barbaric Bombings in Ninawah Province (August 15, 2007)
61. PRT People (August 16, 2007)
62. Ambassador Crocker's Speech at Ceremony Marking Embassy's Donation to Two Baghdad High Schools (August 15, 2007)
63. Joint Statement by Ambassador Crocker and Gen. Petraeus On Assassination of Al-Muthana Governor (August 20, 2007)
64. First Phase of "Landmine Impact Survey" Completed (August 20, 2007)
65. Media Roundtable By U.S. Ambassador Ryan Crocker (August 21, 2007)
66. Briefing by Rear Admiral Fox and Embassy PAO Philip Reeker (August 27, 2007)
67. On the Agreement Reached by Key Iraqi Leaders (August 27, 2007)
68. PRT People (August 28, 2007)
69. PRT Salah ad Din Youth Outreach Program (August 29, 2007)
70. Ambassador Crocker Interview with Al-Iraqiya (September 1, 2007)
71. President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Maliki and Iraqi Leaders (September 3, 2007)
72. Remarks by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker During His Interview with Katie Couric of CBS Evening News (September 2, 2007)
73. Multi-National Force-Iraq Situational Update (September 5, 2007)
74. Remarks by Mark Tokola, ITAO Director, for the Sulaymaniyah International Expo 2007 (September 5, 2007)
75. President's Radio Address (September 8, 2007)
76. Statement on the Expanded Neighbors Preparatory Conference (September 9, 2007)
77. Ambassador Crocker's Report to Congress on the Situation in Iraq (September 10, 2007)
78. General David H. Petraeus' Report to Congress on the Situation in Iraq (September 10, 2007)
79. Joint Statement by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker and General David Petraeus on the Occasion of Ramadan (September 13, 2007)
80. Press Conference With General David Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador To Iraq (September 12, 2007)
81. Joint Statement by Charge d'Affaires Patricia A. Butenis and Lieutenant General Raymond T. Odierno Regarding the Assassination of Sheikh Abdul Sattar Bezia Al-Rishawi (September 13, 2007)
82. President’s Address to the Nation on U.S. Strategy in Iraq (September 13, 2007)
83. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs C. David Welch On Middle East Peace Process (September 17, 2007)
84. "Sinking in the Polls," by Karen P. Hughes (September 17, 2007)
85. Statement by U.S. Embassy Baghdad on Diplomatic Security Personnel Incident (September 18, 2007)
86. U.S.-Iraq Joint Commission (September 19, 2007)
87. Addressing the Generational Challenge of Global Climate Change (September 20, 2007)
88. President Bush Addresses the United Nations General Assembly (September 25, 2007)
89. Statement by Secretary Burns on Iran (September 29, 2007)
90. Statement by the U.S. Embassy on the U.S. Administration’s Policy Toward Iraq (September 30, 2007)
91. Testimony of Ambassador David M. Satterfield Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (October 2, 2007)
92. Diversity Visa Applicants Must Meet Eligibility Requirements (October 3, 2007)
93. U.S. House Passes Historic Ramadan Resolution (October 3, 2007)
94. President Bush Interviewed by Al Arabiya (October 4, 2007)
95. Joint Announcement By the Iraqi Ministry of Defense and the Embassy of the United States in Baghdad on the Joint Commission of Inquiry on Protective Security Detail Operations (October 7, 2007)
96. Presidential Message on Eid al-Fitr (October 11, 2007)
97. Ambassador Ryan Crocker Media Roundtable (October 25, 2007)
98. Excerpts From Western Media Roundtable With Ambassador Ryan Crocker (October 25, 2007)
99. Joint Statement by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker and General David H. Petraeus on the Transfer of Security Responsibility for Karbala Province (October 29, 2007)
100. White House Fact Sheet: The Way Forward in Iraq: Successes and Challenges (November 2, 2007)
101. Briefing on Reconstruction Progress in Iraq (November 2, 2007)
102. Statement by Spokesman Sean McCormack on the Release of Turkish Soldiers (November 4, 2007)
103. Fact Sheet Update: United States Humanitarian Assistance for Displaced Iraqis (November 9, 2007)
104. Ambassador Ryan Crocker Veterans Day Speech (November 12, 2007)
105. Remarks by Ambassador Ryan Crocker at Baghdad Forum (November 14, 2007)
106. Press Conference With Counselor for Public Affairs Officer Philip Reeker and Rear Admiral Gregory Smith (November 18, 2007)
107. Joint Statement by U.S. Embassy Baghdad and Multi-National Force - Iraq (November 18, 2007)
108. Children of Sulaimaniyah Province played their first-ever game of baseball (November 22, 2007)
109. Declaration of Principles for a Long-Term Relationship of Cooperation and Friendship Between the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America (November 26, 2007)
110. Karen P. Hughes: Encouraging Interfaith Dialogues (November 29, 2007)
111. Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte in Iraq (November 30, 2007)
112. Volunteerism Motivates Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Iraq (December 3, 2007)
113. Announcement of Hajj Flights from Mosul Airport (December 3, 2007)
114. Rule of Law Gets Boost in Iraq through University Exchange Program (December 4, 2007)
115. Multinational Effort Brings State of the Art Medical Training to Iraq (December 4, 2007)
116. Remarks by Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte (December 2, 2007)
117. PRT Program Helps Iraqis Fund Development Projects (December 5, 2007)
118. Roundtable Discussion with Deputy Secretary of Treasury Robert Kimmitt (December 3, 2007)
119. Joint Statement by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker and General David H. Petraeus on the Car Bomb Attacks in Maysan Province (December 13, 2007)
120. Joint Statement By Chargé d'Affaires Patricia A. Butenis and General David H. Petraeus on the Transfer of Security Responsibility for Basra Province (December 16, 2007)
121. Iraq’s Schoolchildren Get Computers with U.S. Help (December 17, 2007)
122. Rice Pays Surprise Visit to Iraq, Highlights Rebuilding Partnerships (December 18, 2007)
123. Presidential Message on Eid al-Adha (December 19, 2007)
124. Civilian, Military Cooperation Top Priority for PRTs (December 20, 2007)
125. Eat the Goat, Drink the Tea (December 21, 2007)
126. Remarks by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker during his Media Roundtable with Western Journalist (December 23, 2007)
127. Press Conference: Major General Kevin Bergner and PAO Philip Reeker (December 26, 2007)
128. Press Conference Call with Ambassador Ryan Crocker (December 27, 2007)
129. Soccer Equipment Donated to Iraqi Youth (December 30, 2007)
130. PRTs Close Year in Iraq with Record of Achievement (December 31, 2007)