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2008 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. US Embassy Statement on Transfer of Security Responsibility for Camp Ashraf (December 28, 2008)
  2. U.S. Ambassador Commends Local Cultural and Ecological Preservation in Maysan and Dhi Qar Provinces. (December 21, 2008)
  3. American Embassy Welcomes Citi Correspondent Relationship Services for Warka Bank for Investment and Finance (December 15, 2008)
  4. Joint Statement by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker and General Ray Odierno condemning suicide bombing in Kirkuk (December 11, 2008)
  5. President Bush sends greetings to Muslims around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice
  6. Statement by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker and General Ray Odierno on the Ratification of the Strategic Framework Agreement and the Security Agreement by Iraq’s Presidency Council (December 4, 2008)
  7. Statement by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker and General Ray Odierno: Passage by the Council of Representatives of the Strategic Framework Agreement and the Security Agreement (November 27, 2008)
  8. Statement of Condolence
  9. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's Remarks on the Outcome of the U.S. Presidential Elections (November 6, 2008)
  10. Baghdad's Karada District and U.S. City in Iowa (November 2, 2008)
  11. Joint Statement by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker and General Ray Odierno on the Transfer of Security Responsibility for Wasit Province (October 29, 2008)
  12. U.S. and Iraqi Officials Renew Linkages in Education (October 21, 2008)
  13. Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Ambassador Goli Ameri, Iraq Minister of Culture Maher Dalli Ibrahim Al-Hadithi and Ambassador Ryan Crocker - Press Conference on Iraq Cultural Heritage Project (October 20, 2008)
  14. Statement Condemning the Attacks Against Iraqi Civilians In Ninewa (October 13, 2008)
  15. Statement Condemning the Death of Diyar Abbas Ahmed from Iraqi Eye Media (Al-Ein) (October 11, 2008)
  16. Joint Statement by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker and General Raymond T. Odierno on the Death of Parliamentarian Dr. Saleh al-Ugaili (October 9, 2008)
  17. Press Conference Deputy Secretary Negroponte with Foreign Minister Zebari (October 7, 2008)
  18. U.S. Government Reaches Record for Iraqi Refugee Admissions and Humanitarian Assistance in Fiscal Year 2008 (October 2, 2008)
  19. Presidential Message: Eid al-Fitr (September 30, 2008)
  20. Statement by Ambassador Ryan Crocker Condemning the Deaths of Four Journalists From Al-Sharqiyah TV Station (September 14, 2008)
  21. Joint Statement by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker and General David H. Petraeus on the Transfer of Security Responsibility for Anbar Province (September 1, 2008)
  22. Presidential Message, Ramadan 2008 (August 29, 2008)
  23. Remarks: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari (August 21, 2008)
  24. Joint Statement by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker and General David H. Petraeus condeming Suicide Bombings in Tal Afar (August 9, 2008)
  25. American Embassy Launches Special Immigrant Visa Program for Iraqis Who Have Worked for or on Behalf of the United States (July 24, 2008)
  26. Joint Statement by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker and General David H. Petraeus on the Transfer of Security Responsibility for Qadisiyah Province (July 16, 2008)
  27. Presidential Message, Independence Day 2008 (July 4, 2008)
  28. Press Briefing with Ambassador David M. Satterfield (June 26, 2008)
  29. BBC Radio 4 "Today" Interview with Ambassador David M. Satterfield (June 25, 2008)
  30. Statement by Ambassador Ryan Crocker on the Death in Baghdad of State Department Employee Steven Farley (June 24, 2008)
  31. Remarks by Ambassador Charles Ries, Coordinator for Economic Transition in Iraq, U.S. Embassy Baghdad at “Friends of Iraq” Conference (June 19, 2008)
  32. Transcript from Media Roundtable with Ambassador Charles Ries, U.S. Embassy Baghdad and Ambassador Adam Ereli, U.S. Embassy Baghdad (June 18, 2008)
  33. Joint Statement by U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and Multi-National Force-Iraq on the Attack in Baghdad (June 18, 2008)
  34. Press Conference with Ambassador David M. Satterfield (June 10, 2008)
  35. Remarks by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at the Iraq Compact Conference (May 29, 2008)
  36. Remarks by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt (May 29, 2008)
  37. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters and the Director-General of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority Sabeeh Al Shebany Designate Baghdad’s First Certified Air Traffic Controllers (May 29, 2008)
  38. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters Meets with Minister of Housing and Construction Beyan Ismail Dezei (May 29, 2008)
  39. Statement By U.S. Embassy Baghdad on the Conviction and Sentencing of the Kidnapper of Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Paulos Faraj Rahho (May 18, 2008)
  40. Remarks: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker Roundtable with Press (April 20, 2008)
  41. Remarks: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Iraqi President Jalal Talabani (April 20, 2008)
  42. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at the Embassy of the United States, Baghdad, Iraq (April 20, 2008)
  43. Fulbright Scholarship Competition for 2009 Underway (April 17, 2008)
  44. Statement by the President on Iraq (April 10, 2008)
  45. Ambassador's Message on Death of Dr. Mazin Zwayne (March 28, 2008)
  46. Ambassador's Message on Death of Paul Converse (March 27, 2008)
  47. Fact Sheet: Achieving Political and Economic Progress in Iraq (March 27, 2008)
  48. President Bush Visits Department of State (March 24, 2008)
  49. Joint Statement by U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and Multi-National Forces-Iraq on the Approval of the Provincial Powers Law (March 20, 2008)
  50. Remarks by Ambassador Charles P. Ries, Coordinator for Economic Transition in Iraq (March 14, 2008)
  51. U.S. Embassy Baghdad and the MNF-I Statement on the Murder of the Chaldean Catholic Archbishop, Paulo Faraj Rahho (March 14, 2008)
  52. Statement by U.S. Embassy Baghdad on the al-Qaeda Bombing in Baghdad (March 7, 2008)
  53. Remarks by Ambassador David Satterfield to the House Foreign Affairs Committee (March 4, 2008)
  54. U.S.-Iraq Dialogue on Economic Cooperation Joint Final Communiqué (Feb 28, 2008)
  55. By U. S. Embassy and the Multi-National Force-Iraq (Feb 25, 2008)
  56. Statement by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker on the Pledge by Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr to Extend the Cease Fire (February 22, 2008)
  57. Embassy Baghdad’s First Special Immigrant Visa (SIV), (February 18, 2008)
  58. U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker Visits Najaf (February 18, 2008)
  59. Press Conference with Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey and Ambassador Ryan Crocker (February 13, 2008)
  60. What We Need Next in Iraq (February 13, 2008)
  61. Joint Statement by the U.S. Embassy Baghdad and Multi-National Force-Iraq (February 13, 2008)
  62. U.S. Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey Travels to Baghdad to Meet with Senior U.S. and Iraq Officials; Discuss Cooperative Efforts to Promote the Rule of Law Throughout Iraq (February 13, 2008)
  63. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez Travels to Baghdad to Promote Private Sector Growth and Participate in U.S.-Iraqi Business Dialogue (February 9, 2008)
  64. Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky and Angelina Jolie, Actress and Humanitarian Visit Baghdad to Discuss Humanitarian Efforts (February 7, 2008)
  65. Remarks by Ambassador Charles Ries At London School of Economics (February 4, 2008)
  66. Interview of Ambassador Ryan Crocker by Associated Press Roundtable (February 1, 2008)
  67. Increases to U.S. Passport Fees and New Parental Signature Requirements for U.S. Minors (February 1, 2008)
  68. President Bush Delivers State of the Union Address (January 28, 2008)
  69. Statement by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker on the Attacks in Mosul (January 25, 2008)
  70. Iraqi Journalists Gain Skills from U.S. Workshop (January 24, 2008)
  71. From Book Market to Fish Market -- Ambassador Hears Local Concerns (January 23, 2008)
  72. Iraqi, American Poetry Reading Bridges Cultural Divides (January 22, 2008)
  73. Highway Official leaving to Help Rebuild Iraq (January 22, 2008)
  74. Joint Statement By Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker and General David H. Petraeus on the Passage of the Accountability and Justice Legislation (January 14, 2008)
  75. Remarks with Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari (January 15, 2008)
  76. Ambassador Ryan Crocker Interview with Gail McCabe of Soldiers Radio and TV (January 10, 2008)
  77. Joint Statement By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and Multi-National Force-Iraq on the Attack in Karbala (March 18, 2008)
  78. Statement by the President on the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process (January 10, 2008)
  79. Return On Success (January 10, 2008)
  80. Joint Statement by the U.S. Embassy Baghdad and Multi-National Force-Iraq on the Success of the Hajj Pilgrimage (January 8, 2008)
  81. Iraq Officials Begin New Year with Vow to Battle Corruption (January 6, 2008)
  82. Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRT) Fact Sheet (March 20, 2008)
  83. Translated Text of al-Hurrah’s Interview of Ambassador Ryan Crocker (January 3, 2008)
  84. Iraqi Security Forces Increased By 110,000 In 2007 (January 3, 2008)
  85. Joint Statement by Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker and General Raymond Odierno on the transfer of Security Responsibility for Babil Province (October 23, 2008)
  86. Mechanics Training for Iraqi Army Fuels Engine for Change (January 2, 2008)
  87. From urchin diving to nation building (December 25, 2007)
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