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